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Optimal Bidding in Takeover Contests
Cornu, P. - Geneva School of Economics and Management, Université … - 1998
The optimal bidding strategy for the initial bidder in takeover contests is investigated. IN the model, the initial … auction process among bidders, and both information and bidding costs are included in the analysis. Optimal strategies are …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005478979
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Target Performance, Pre-Bid Run-Up Premiums, Competitive Bidding and Successful Takeovers: Hostile versus Friendly Offers
Cornu, P.; Chen, C. - Geneva School of Economics and Management, Université … - 1998
This paper empirically investigates the causes and immediate consequences of hostile takeovers in the U.S. over the 1990-1995 period. We find no indications of poor target performance over the five years prior to the takeover announcement. However, there is strong evidence that hostile takeovers...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005634265
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The Optimal Strategy of the Initial Bidder in Takeover Contests: Theory and Empirical Evidence.
Cornu, P.; Isakov, D. - Geneva School of Economics and Management, Université … - 2000
This paper investigates the optimal bidding strategy for the initial bidder in takeover contests. In the theoretical … to a competitive auction process among bidders, and both information and bidding costs are included in the analysis …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005634276
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The Dissuasive Role of the Mean of Payment in Corporate Acquisitions.
Cornu, P. - Geneva School of Economics and Management, Université … - 1996
The preemptive role of the mean of payment in a takeover contest is analysed following the bidder's point of view.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005669379