Abstract

1. Introduction to Mergers and Acquisitions: P. Gaughan. 2. Takeovers: Their Causes and Consequences: M. Jensen. 3. The Hubris Hypothesis of Corporate Takeovers: R. Roll. 4. Do Bad Bidders Become Good Targets? : M. Mitchell and K. Lehn. 5. Operating Performance in Leveraged Buyouts: T. Opler. 6. Shareholder Gains from Leveraged Cashouts: R. Kleiman. 7. Leveraged Buyouts - Wealth Created or Wealth Redistributed: K. Lehn and A. Poulson. 8. Setting the Record Straight on Junk Bonds: E. Altman. 9. The Decline in Credit Quality of Junk Bonds: B. Wigmore. 10. Proxy Contests and the Governance of Publicly Held Corporations: De Angelo. 11. Shareholder Activism and Share Values: J. Pound. 12. Equity Carve-Outs: K. Schipper and A. Smith. 13. Divestitures: Mistakes or Learning: F. Weston. 14. The Returns to Acquiring Firms in Tender Offers: G. Jarrell and A. Poulsen. 15. The Market for Corporate Control: G. Jarrell, J. Brickley and J. Netter. 16. The Effects of Antitakeover Amendments on Takeover Activity: J. Pound. 17. The Information Effects of Takeover Bids and Resistance: J. Pound.

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