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Hostility in takeovers: in the eyes of the beholder?

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Issues concerning the economic difference between hostile and friendly takeovers, focusing on the conclusion that such takeovers are generally similar to each other in terms of economic strategy although hostile takeovers may be marked by more publicity. Topics include characteristics of hostile takeovers such as resistance by management, the relationship to hostility and stock returns, and the subjective meaning of 'hostile.'

Acquisitions & Mergers Analysis, Financial analysis, Corporate reorganizations

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Corporate equity ownership, strategic alliances, and product market relationships

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Issues related to the financial dynamics of corporate block equity ownership of US firms are examined. Topics include financing constraints, owner access to information, product market relationships, and evidence that block equity ownership provides operational benefits to firms.

Corporations, Economic aspects, Finance, Management

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The nature of discipline by corporate takeovers

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A study is conducted on various target firms in corporate takeover market, over 1979 to 1998, to examine their disciplinary role. The study also extends to find out the interaction market and government mechanisms.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis

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