Researchers Routinely Employ Abnormal Financial Returns Around the Announcement Date

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Essay

Researchers routinely employ abnormal financial returns around the announcement date of a merger or margin improvement subsequent to closing as ways for determining the success (or failure) of a takeover. What other factors do you believe should be considered in making this determination? Be specific.

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Definitions:

Legal Taxable Entity

An organization or individual subject to tax laws, with an obligation to file tax returns and pay taxes based on income or transactions.

Shares of Stock

Units of ownership interest in a corporation or financial asset, giving shareholders a claim on part of the company's assets and earnings.

Issuing Stock

The process by which a company distributes shares to investors for the first time, typically to raise capital for expansion or other corporate activities.

Corporation's Resources

The assets, both tangible and intangible, that a corporation has available for use in the production of goods or the provision of services.