Under the Shareholder Wealth Maximization Model (SWM) of Corporate Governance

question 68

Multiple Choice

Under the Shareholder Wealth Maximization Model (SWM) of corporate governance, poor firm performance is likely to be faced with all but which of the following?

• A) sale of shares by disgruntled current shareholders
• B) shareholder activism to attempt a change in current management
• C) as a maximum threat, initiation of a corporate takeover
• D) prison time for executive management

Understand the strategies and legal implications involved in corporate management to retain control amidst shareholder pressures.

Recognize the regulatory requirements for tender offers and additional share acquisitions, including SEC filing obligations.

Identify the key documents and information a potential investor should receive before investing in a company.

Understand the different methods of acquiring control over a corporation, such as stock acquisitions.

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