Corporate Takeover Law and Management Discipline
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Corporate Takeover Law and Management Discipline
Okanigbuan Jnr, Francis
Taylor & Francis Ltd
12/2021
218
Mole
Inglês
9781032238258
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I
CHAPTER ONE
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The Persistent Challenges of Corporate Acquisition
1.3 Theoretical Perspectives of Takeovers
1.4 Aim and Scope
1.5 Outline
CHAPTER TWO
THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK OF INSTITUTIONS
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The Neo-classical Economics and the Old Institutional Economics Theories
2.3 The Framework of the New Institutional Economics
2.4 Institutions: Levels of Development and Change
2.5 Main Streams in Economics of Institutions
2.5.1 Property Rights of Shareholders
2.5.2 Transaction Costs Economics (Costs of Takeovers)
2.5.3 Agency Relationship between Managements and shareholders
2.6 How Institutions Can Influence Market Discipline
2.7 Conclusion
CHAPTER THREE
THE THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK OF CORPORATE TAKEOVERS
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Types of Corporate Takeover: Nature and Characteristics
3.3 The Takeover Devices
3.3.1 Direct Purchase of Shares (tender offer or open market bid)
3.3.2 Proxy Contests
3.4 The Takeover Hypotheses and Justification for Takeovers
3.4.1 The Disciplinary Hypothesis
3.4.2 The Synergy Hypothesis
3.4.3 The Hubris Hypothesis
3.5 Takeover Defences
3.6 Contractual Relationships: Agency Conflicts and Employment Issues
3.6.1 Agency conflicts
3.6.2 Employment Issues
3.6.3 The Contractual Theory of the Corporation
3.6.4 The Entity Theory of the Corporation
3.7 Conclusion
Part 11
CHAPTER FOUR
TAKEOVER REGULATION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 The Historical Development of Takeover Regulation in the United Kingdom
4.3 Shareholder Protection
4.3.1 Shareholders of Target Companies
4.3.2 Shareholders of Acquiring Companies
(i) Are Shareholders of Acquiring Companies Protected from Opportunistic Behaviour of Management?
(ii) Do Shareholders of Acquiring Companies Always Record Gains From Takeovers?
(iii) Derivative Action and Personal Actions by Shareholders of Acquiring Companies
4.4 Employment Protection
4.4.1 The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE)
4.5 Conclusion
CHAPTER FIVE
THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR TAKEOVERS IN THE
UNITED STATES (DELAWARE)
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 The Historical Development of Takeover Regulation
5.3 Shareholders of Target Companies
5.3.1 The Williams Act of 1968
5.3.2. Target Shareholder Protection in Delaware
a) Unocal Corp v Mesa Petroleum Company
b. Revlon Inc v MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc.
5.4 Shareholders of Acquiring Companies
5.4.1 Managerial Conflict of Interests
a) Market power
b) Competition among bidders
c) Managerial Hubris - Corporate Size
5.5 Costly Acquisitions and Employee Dismissal
5.6 Conclusion
CHAPTER SIX
MANAGEMENT BOARD: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND THE MARKET FOR CORPORATE CONTROL
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Managements Boards and Corporate Governance Administration
6.2.1 Corporate Governance in the United Kingdom
6.2.2 Corporate Governance in the United States
6.3 The Role of Managers in Corporate Acquisitions
6.3.1 Managements of Target Companies
6.3.2 Managements of Acquiring Companies
6.4 Conclusion
Part 111
CHAPTER SEVEN
COMPLEMENTARY INTERESTS OF SHAREHOLDERS AND EMPLOYEES
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Limitations to Employment Protection in Takeovers
(a) Employees as Non-financial Stakeholders
(b) Shareholder Value Approach to Corporate Regulation
7.3 Default Beneficiaries of Corporate Acquisitions
7.3.1 Shareholders in Target Companies
7.3.2 Management Board
7.3.3 Creditors
7.4 Costs of Acquisitions and the Role of Managements
7.5 A New Paradigm for Employment Protection and Shareholder Interests
7.6 Conclusion
CHAPTER EIGHT
JUDICIAL INTERVENTION IN CORPORATE ACQUISITIONS
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Case Search Methodology
8.3 Shareholder Litigations in the United Kingdom
8.4 Judicial intervention in Delaware
8.4.1 Shareholder Application Denied
8.4.2 Successful Shareholder Application
8.5 Conclusion
CHAPTER NINE
A NEW PARADIGM FOR TAKEOVER ADMINISTRATION
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 The Dominant Role of Managements in Takeovers
9.3 Professionalising Managerial Decisions and Enhancing Market Functions
Part I
CHAPTER ONE
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The Persistent Challenges of Corporate Acquisition
1.3 Theoretical Perspectives of Takeovers
1.4 Aim and Scope
1.5 Outline
CHAPTER TWO
THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK OF INSTITUTIONS
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The Neo-classical Economics and the Old Institutional Economics Theories
2.3 The Framework of the New Institutional Economics
2.4 Institutions: Levels of Development and Change
2.5 Main Streams in Economics of Institutions
2.5.1 Property Rights of Shareholders
2.5.2 Transaction Costs Economics (Costs of Takeovers)
2.5.3 Agency Relationship between Managements and shareholders
2.6 How Institutions Can Influence Market Discipline
2.7 Conclusion
CHAPTER THREE
THE THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK OF CORPORATE TAKEOVERS
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Types of Corporate Takeover: Nature and Characteristics
3.3 The Takeover Devices
3.3.1 Direct Purchase of Shares (tender offer or open market bid)
3.3.2 Proxy Contests
3.4 The Takeover Hypotheses and Justification for Takeovers
3.4.1 The Disciplinary Hypothesis
3.4.2 The Synergy Hypothesis
3.4.3 The Hubris Hypothesis
3.5 Takeover Defences
3.6 Contractual Relationships: Agency Conflicts and Employment Issues
3.6.1 Agency conflicts
3.6.2 Employment Issues
3.6.3 The Contractual Theory of the Corporation
3.6.4 The Entity Theory of the Corporation
3.7 Conclusion
Part 11
CHAPTER FOUR
TAKEOVER REGULATION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 The Historical Development of Takeover Regulation in the United Kingdom
4.3 Shareholder Protection
4.3.1 Shareholders of Target Companies
4.3.2 Shareholders of Acquiring Companies
(i) Are Shareholders of Acquiring Companies Protected from Opportunistic Behaviour of Management?
(ii) Do Shareholders of Acquiring Companies Always Record Gains From Takeovers?
(iii) Derivative Action and Personal Actions by Shareholders of Acquiring Companies
4.4 Employment Protection
4.4.1 The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE)
4.5 Conclusion
CHAPTER FIVE
THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR TAKEOVERS IN THE
UNITED STATES (DELAWARE)
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 The Historical Development of Takeover Regulation
5.3 Shareholders of Target Companies
5.3.1 The Williams Act of 1968
5.3.2. Target Shareholder Protection in Delaware
a) Unocal Corp v Mesa Petroleum Company
b. Revlon Inc v MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc.
5.4 Shareholders of Acquiring Companies
5.4.1 Managerial Conflict of Interests
a) Market power
b) Competition among bidders
c) Managerial Hubris - Corporate Size
5.5 Costly Acquisitions and Employee Dismissal
5.6 Conclusion
CHAPTER SIX
MANAGEMENT BOARD: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND THE MARKET FOR CORPORATE CONTROL
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Managements Boards and Corporate Governance Administration
6.2.1 Corporate Governance in the United Kingdom
6.2.2 Corporate Governance in the United States
6.3 The Role of Managers in Corporate Acquisitions
6.3.1 Managements of Target Companies
6.3.2 Managements of Acquiring Companies
6.4 Conclusion
Part 111
CHAPTER SEVEN
COMPLEMENTARY INTERESTS OF SHAREHOLDERS AND EMPLOYEES
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Limitations to Employment Protection in Takeovers
(a) Employees as Non-financial Stakeholders
(b) Shareholder Value Approach to Corporate Regulation
7.3 Default Beneficiaries of Corporate Acquisitions
7.3.1 Shareholders in Target Companies
7.3.2 Management Board
7.3.3 Creditors
7.4 Costs of Acquisitions and the Role of Managements
7.5 A New Paradigm for Employment Protection and Shareholder Interests
7.6 Conclusion
CHAPTER EIGHT
JUDICIAL INTERVENTION IN CORPORATE ACQUISITIONS
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Case Search Methodology
8.3 Shareholder Litigations in the United Kingdom
8.4 Judicial intervention in Delaware
8.4.1 Shareholder Application Denied
8.4.2 Successful Shareholder Application
8.5 Conclusion
CHAPTER NINE
A NEW PARADIGM FOR TAKEOVER ADMINISTRATION
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 The Dominant Role of Managements in Takeovers
9.3 Professionalising Managerial Decisions and Enhancing Market Functions
Este título pertence ao(s) assunto(s) indicados(s). Para ver outros títulos clique no assunto desejado.
UK Corporate Governance Code;Bigger Sized Firm;UK Corporate Governance;Delaware General Corporation Law;Takeover Regulation;Target Company;Corporate Expenditure;Business Judgment Rule;Managerial Hubris;ABN AMRO Bank;Corporate Acquisition;ABN AMRO;Proxy Contest;Target Shareholders;Corporate Governance Regulation;Corporate Constituents;Synergistic Gains;Tender Offers;Takeover Defence;Institutional Economics Theory;Default Beneficiaries;Corporate Governance;Claimant Shareholders;Ceo Turnover;Non-financial Stakeholders
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I
CHAPTER ONE
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The Persistent Challenges of Corporate Acquisition
1.3 Theoretical Perspectives of Takeovers
1.4 Aim and Scope
1.5 Outline
CHAPTER TWO
THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK OF INSTITUTIONS
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The Neo-classical Economics and the Old Institutional Economics Theories
2.3 The Framework of the New Institutional Economics
2.4 Institutions: Levels of Development and Change
2.5 Main Streams in Economics of Institutions
2.5.1 Property Rights of Shareholders
2.5.2 Transaction Costs Economics (Costs of Takeovers)
2.5.3 Agency Relationship between Managements and shareholders
2.6 How Institutions Can Influence Market Discipline
2.7 Conclusion
CHAPTER THREE
THE THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK OF CORPORATE TAKEOVERS
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Types of Corporate Takeover: Nature and Characteristics
3.3 The Takeover Devices
3.3.1 Direct Purchase of Shares (tender offer or open market bid)
3.3.2 Proxy Contests
3.4 The Takeover Hypotheses and Justification for Takeovers
3.4.1 The Disciplinary Hypothesis
3.4.2 The Synergy Hypothesis
3.4.3 The Hubris Hypothesis
3.5 Takeover Defences
3.6 Contractual Relationships: Agency Conflicts and Employment Issues
3.6.1 Agency conflicts
3.6.2 Employment Issues
3.6.3 The Contractual Theory of the Corporation
3.6.4 The Entity Theory of the Corporation
3.7 Conclusion
Part 11
CHAPTER FOUR
TAKEOVER REGULATION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 The Historical Development of Takeover Regulation in the United Kingdom
4.3 Shareholder Protection
4.3.1 Shareholders of Target Companies
4.3.2 Shareholders of Acquiring Companies
(i) Are Shareholders of Acquiring Companies Protected from Opportunistic Behaviour of Management?
(ii) Do Shareholders of Acquiring Companies Always Record Gains From Takeovers?
(iii) Derivative Action and Personal Actions by Shareholders of Acquiring Companies
4.4 Employment Protection
4.4.1 The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE)
4.5 Conclusion
CHAPTER FIVE
THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR TAKEOVERS IN THE
UNITED STATES (DELAWARE)
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 The Historical Development of Takeover Regulation
5.3 Shareholders of Target Companies
5.3.1 The Williams Act of 1968
5.3.2. Target Shareholder Protection in Delaware
a) Unocal Corp v Mesa Petroleum Company
b. Revlon Inc v MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc.
5.4 Shareholders of Acquiring Companies
5.4.1 Managerial Conflict of Interests
a) Market power
b) Competition among bidders
c) Managerial Hubris - Corporate Size
5.5 Costly Acquisitions and Employee Dismissal
5.6 Conclusion
CHAPTER SIX
MANAGEMENT BOARD: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND THE MARKET FOR CORPORATE CONTROL
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Managements Boards and Corporate Governance Administration
6.2.1 Corporate Governance in the United Kingdom
6.2.2 Corporate Governance in the United States
6.3 The Role of Managers in Corporate Acquisitions
6.3.1 Managements of Target Companies
6.3.2 Managements of Acquiring Companies
6.4 Conclusion
Part 111
CHAPTER SEVEN
COMPLEMENTARY INTERESTS OF SHAREHOLDERS AND EMPLOYEES
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Limitations to Employment Protection in Takeovers
(a) Employees as Non-financial Stakeholders
(b) Shareholder Value Approach to Corporate Regulation
7.3 Default Beneficiaries of Corporate Acquisitions
7.3.1 Shareholders in Target Companies
7.3.2 Management Board
7.3.3 Creditors
7.4 Costs of Acquisitions and the Role of Managements
7.5 A New Paradigm for Employment Protection and Shareholder Interests
7.6 Conclusion
CHAPTER EIGHT
JUDICIAL INTERVENTION IN CORPORATE ACQUISITIONS
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Case Search Methodology
8.3 Shareholder Litigations in the United Kingdom
8.4 Judicial intervention in Delaware
8.4.1 Shareholder Application Denied
8.4.2 Successful Shareholder Application
8.5 Conclusion
CHAPTER NINE
A NEW PARADIGM FOR TAKEOVER ADMINISTRATION
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 The Dominant Role of Managements in Takeovers
9.3 Professionalising Managerial Decisions and Enhancing Market Functions
Part I
CHAPTER ONE
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The Persistent Challenges of Corporate Acquisition
1.3 Theoretical Perspectives of Takeovers
1.4 Aim and Scope
1.5 Outline
CHAPTER TWO
THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK OF INSTITUTIONS
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The Neo-classical Economics and the Old Institutional Economics Theories
2.3 The Framework of the New Institutional Economics
2.4 Institutions: Levels of Development and Change
2.5 Main Streams in Economics of Institutions
2.5.1 Property Rights of Shareholders
2.5.2 Transaction Costs Economics (Costs of Takeovers)
2.5.3 Agency Relationship between Managements and shareholders
2.6 How Institutions Can Influence Market Discipline
2.7 Conclusion
CHAPTER THREE
THE THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK OF CORPORATE TAKEOVERS
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Types of Corporate Takeover: Nature and Characteristics
3.3 The Takeover Devices
3.3.1 Direct Purchase of Shares (tender offer or open market bid)
3.3.2 Proxy Contests
3.4 The Takeover Hypotheses and Justification for Takeovers
3.4.1 The Disciplinary Hypothesis
3.4.2 The Synergy Hypothesis
3.4.3 The Hubris Hypothesis
3.5 Takeover Defences
3.6 Contractual Relationships: Agency Conflicts and Employment Issues
3.6.1 Agency conflicts
3.6.2 Employment Issues
3.6.3 The Contractual Theory of the Corporation
3.6.4 The Entity Theory of the Corporation
3.7 Conclusion
Part 11
CHAPTER FOUR
TAKEOVER REGULATION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 The Historical Development of Takeover Regulation in the United Kingdom
4.3 Shareholder Protection
4.3.1 Shareholders of Target Companies
4.3.2 Shareholders of Acquiring Companies
(i) Are Shareholders of Acquiring Companies Protected from Opportunistic Behaviour of Management?
(ii) Do Shareholders of Acquiring Companies Always Record Gains From Takeovers?
(iii) Derivative Action and Personal Actions by Shareholders of Acquiring Companies
4.4 Employment Protection
4.4.1 The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE)
4.5 Conclusion
CHAPTER FIVE
THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR TAKEOVERS IN THE
UNITED STATES (DELAWARE)
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 The Historical Development of Takeover Regulation
5.3 Shareholders of Target Companies
5.3.1 The Williams Act of 1968
5.3.2. Target Shareholder Protection in Delaware
a) Unocal Corp v Mesa Petroleum Company
b. Revlon Inc v MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc.
5.4 Shareholders of Acquiring Companies
5.4.1 Managerial Conflict of Interests
a) Market power
b) Competition among bidders
c) Managerial Hubris - Corporate Size
5.5 Costly Acquisitions and Employee Dismissal
5.6 Conclusion
CHAPTER SIX
MANAGEMENT BOARD: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND THE MARKET FOR CORPORATE CONTROL
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Managements Boards and Corporate Governance Administration
6.2.1 Corporate Governance in the United Kingdom
6.2.2 Corporate Governance in the United States
6.3 The Role of Managers in Corporate Acquisitions
6.3.1 Managements of Target Companies
6.3.2 Managements of Acquiring Companies
6.4 Conclusion
Part 111
CHAPTER SEVEN
COMPLEMENTARY INTERESTS OF SHAREHOLDERS AND EMPLOYEES
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Limitations to Employment Protection in Takeovers
(a) Employees as Non-financial Stakeholders
(b) Shareholder Value Approach to Corporate Regulation
7.3 Default Beneficiaries of Corporate Acquisitions
7.3.1 Shareholders in Target Companies
7.3.2 Management Board
7.3.3 Creditors
7.4 Costs of Acquisitions and the Role of Managements
7.5 A New Paradigm for Employment Protection and Shareholder Interests
7.6 Conclusion
CHAPTER EIGHT
JUDICIAL INTERVENTION IN CORPORATE ACQUISITIONS
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Case Search Methodology
8.3 Shareholder Litigations in the United Kingdom
8.4 Judicial intervention in Delaware
8.4.1 Shareholder Application Denied
8.4.2 Successful Shareholder Application
8.5 Conclusion
CHAPTER NINE
A NEW PARADIGM FOR TAKEOVER ADMINISTRATION
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 The Dominant Role of Managements in Takeovers
9.3 Professionalising Managerial Decisions and Enhancing Market Functions
Este título pertence ao(s) assunto(s) indicados(s). Para ver outros títulos clique no assunto desejado.
UK Corporate Governance Code;Bigger Sized Firm;UK Corporate Governance;Delaware General Corporation Law;Takeover Regulation;Target Company;Corporate Expenditure;Business Judgment Rule;Managerial Hubris;ABN AMRO Bank;Corporate Acquisition;ABN AMRO;Proxy Contest;Target Shareholders;Corporate Governance Regulation;Corporate Constituents;Synergistic Gains;Tender Offers;Takeover Defence;Institutional Economics Theory;Default Beneficiaries;Corporate Governance;Claimant Shareholders;Ceo Turnover;Non-financial Stakeholders
