Cross-country determinants of mergers and acquisitions

Article Abstract:

The results of the analyses on mergers and acquisitions for the period 1990-2002, which examine the effect of variation in laws and regulations of countries on the intensity and the pattern of mergers and acquisitions, are presented. The results showed that countries having better accounting standards and stronger shareholder protection witnessed larger volume of mergers and acquisitions activity.

United Kingdom, Stockholders, Accounting, Accounting law, Global economy

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What drives merger waves?

Article Abstract:

The factors that drive the business enterprises towards mergers and acquisitions are examined. The impact of economic, regulatory and technological developments on mergers and acquisitions activities is also studied.

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

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Tick size, NYSE rule 118, and ex-dividend day stock price behavior

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The effect of NYSE rule 118 on the ex-dividend day stock price is analyzed. Stock prices tend to fall on the day they are quoted ex-dividend.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Security brokers and dealers, Securities & Commodities Services, Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities, Dividends, Dividend Policy, Standards, Stocks, Causes of, Securities industry, Stock prices, New York Stock Exchange Inc., Company dividends

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