This paper studies the communication of “voice” in shareholder activism. Using hand-collected data, I investigate how the use of investor presentations, among other communication strategies, affects the outcomes of proxy contests. Being the first to make presentations to investors increases...

The book examines the market reaction to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) announcements over a period from 2003 to 2015. Mergers and acquisitions continue to be amongst the preferred competitive options available to the companies seeking to grow fast in the rapidly changing global business...