This study presents the first attempt to develop classification models for the prediction of share repurchases using multicriteria decision aid (MCDA) methods. The MCDA models are developed using two methods namely UTilités Additives DIScriminantes (UTADIS) and ELimination and Choice Expressing...

Key Features:Extensive discussion of the current trends of M&As in bankingComprehensive analysis of the motives of M&AsExtensive presentation and comparison of several statistical and computational methodologies for analyzing and predicting M&AsEmpirical results on the use of existing...