An analysis of firm life cycle and financial distress : evidence from UK divestitures

This thesis examines the shareholder wealth effects of divestiture transactions via an analysis of event study announcement returns. It examines the factors determine changes in the level of returns, with a specific focus on the following areas: What role does firm life cycle play in the observed ab...

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Main Author: Finlay, William
Published: University of Strathclyde 2015
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.667581