Managerial opportunism during corporate litigation

Article Abstract:

A study suggesting that stock markets hold a negative impression about publicly listed companies opting for settlement of litigation is presented. In fact, the markets prefer losing the case rather than going in for settlement. Settlement is seen as a sign of weak corporate governance. Implications of the study for management are also discussed.

Legal issues & crime, Securities issued, listed, Legal/Government Regulation, Evaluation, Economic aspects, Company legal issue, Cases, Corporate governance, Securities, Company securities, Actions and defenses, Litigation, Lawsuit/litigation, Actions and defences, Publicly held corporations

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Rational IPO waves

Article Abstract:

A study proving that the number of companies coming up with initial public offerings timing changes based on time variation in market trends is presented. A model for optimal timing of initial public offering is also presented.

Management dynamics, Management, Going public (Securities), Initial public offerings, Company business management, Company public offering

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Do insiders learn from outsiders? Evidence from mergers and acquisitions

Article Abstract:

A study examining whether market's reaction to mergers and acquisitions proposal can be used to forecast whether the deal will eventually be closed or not is presented.

Acquisitions & mergers, Venture Analysis, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Acquisitions and mergers, Business enterprises

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