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Purchasing a Firm's Stock in an IPO Can Be Risky

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Purchasing a firm's stock in an IPO can be risky because financial information may not be fully disclosed.

Analyze the role of shareholders and management in the merger and acquisition process.
Understand the legal and regulatory framework for mergers and acquisitions, focusing on antitrust laws.
Grasp the strategic rationale behind mergers and acquisitions including synergy, market expansion, and diversification.
Calculate the price per share in acquisition deals using financial information.

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Gender-Based Assignments

Tasks or roles assigned based on gender, often criticized when they perpetuate stereotypes or limit opportunities based on gender.

Civil Rights Act

Landmark legislation in the United States that outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, primarily focused on ending unequal application of voter registration requirements and racial segregation.

Disparate Impact

A theory of discrimination based on the effect of certain policies that, while neutral on their face, have a disproportionately adverse effect on a protected group.

Prima Facie Case

A case in which the evidence before trial is sufficient to prove the case unless there is substantial contradictory evidence presented during trial.

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