Governance and the Market for Corporate Control

by Teall; John L.

• ISBN13: 9780415397865
• ISBN10: 0415397863
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-02-23
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Governance and the Market for Corporate Control is a textbook for use on business courses dealing with mergers, acquisitions, governance restructuring and corporate control. Three key features distinguish this book from competing texts. First, following up on recent developments in the corporate arena, it places a heavy emphasis on managerial compensation, incentives and corporate performance. Second, its conciseness allows for flexibility of use. Third, its coverage is broad and examines many topics including: significant discussions of corporate governance power and voting managerial compensation takeovers going private transactions corporate restructuring event study methodology. As well as combining theoretical, empirical, quantitative and practitioner-oriented matter, the material in this key book provides the academic foundation necessary to ensure students'¬" understanding of important concepts.

Table of Contents

An Introduction to the Market for Corporate Control

Corporate Boards, Power and Voting

Managerial Compensation, Shareholdings and Performance

Corporate Takeovers

Takeover Valuation

Going Private and Other Control Transactions

Event Study Methodology

Empirical Evidence on Takeover Activity

Corporate Governance Failures

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