Finance and the regulatory environment - an introduction

Article Abstract:

New regulations are one of the factors contributing to the rapid increase in the financial burdens of firms. New legislation, however, has differential impact on firms, with some firms less affected compared with those who are more affected. Some new regulations also positively affect some firms, while negatively affecting others. Five articles on managerial finance in the special issue on finance and the regulatory environment in 'Managerial Finance' tackle the different financial implications of issues related to the regulatory environment.

Business Ethics, Publishing industry, Managerial Finance (Periodical)

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Corporate finance and the legal environment - an introduction

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The legal environment has become an integral part of corporate finance as shown by the competition between Viacom and QVC for ownership of Paramount Communications. The deal began with a merger agreement between Viacom and Paramount in Sep. 1993. QVC's subsequent offer for Paramount was ignored by shareholders even though this exceeded Viacom's offer by $1 billion. The court however, forced Paramount to consider other offers for the company.

Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities, Broadcasting-Financial Regulation, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Broadcasting industry, Broadcasting regulations, QVC Inc., Corporate finance, Viacom Inc., Paramount Communications Inc.

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Firm size, antitakeover charter amendments, and the effect of state antitakeover legislation

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The impact of state antitakeover laws on the market value of companies vary depending on company size and the existence of antitakeover measures. Small firms suffer the most since their appeal as potential takeover targets is reduced. On the other hand, large firms are unaffected since most of these already have existing antitakeover measures. Firms whose antitakeover measures mirror state laws also generally maintain their market value.

Valuation, Corporate anti-takeover measures, Antitakeover strategies

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