The record merger and acquisition activity of 2006 and 2007 ushered in renewed criticism of fairness opinions. The focus of this research is to determine whether a fairness opinion and its accompanying proxy statement provide information required for shareholders to conclude on the inherent...

The record merger and acquisition activity of 2006 and 2007 ushered in renewed criticism of fairness opinions. The focus of this research is to determine whether a fairness opinion and its accompanying proxy statement provide information required for shareholders to conclude on the inherent...

"Muni Bonds, Pension Liabilities and Investment Due Diligence" by Dr. Susan Mangiero, Dr. Israel Shaked and Mr. Brad Orelowitz, CPA examines financial reporting, fiduciary breach litigation, underwriting due diligence, pension funding and rating rules for the U.S. municipal bond market.At a time...