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Long-Run Share Performance of UK Firms Engaging in Cross-Border Acquisitions

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  • C Conn
  • A Cosh
  • P Guest
  • A Hughes
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  • C Conn & A Cosh & P Guest & A Hughes, 2001. "Long-Run Share Performance of UK Firms Engaging in Cross-Border Acquisitions," Working Papers wp214, Centre for Business Research, University of Cambridge.
    • Handle: RePEc:cbr:cbrwps:wp214
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    4. Gregory, Alan & McCorriston, Steve, 2005. "Foreign acquisitions by UK limited companies: short- and long-run performance," Journal of Empirical Finance, Elsevier, vol. 12(1), pages 99-125, January.
    5. McCahery, J.A. & Renneboog, L.D.R., 2003. "The Economics of the Proposed European Takeover Directive," Other publications TiSEM b16fdfd0-9e4e-44bb-b20f-f, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management.
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    Keywords

    Cross-border acquisitions; post-acquisition performance; long-horizon event studies;
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    JEL classification:

    • G34 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Mergers; Acquisitions; Restructuring; Corporate Governance

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