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Backing into being public: an exploratory analysis of reverse takeovers

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  • Gleason, Kimberly C.
  • Rosenthal, Leonard
  • Wiggins III, Roy A.

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  • Gleason, Kimberly C. & Rosenthal, Leonard & Wiggins III, Roy A., 2005. "Backing into being public: an exploratory analysis of reverse takeovers," Journal of Corporate Finance, Elsevier, vol. 12(1), pages 54-79, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:corfin:v:12:y:2005:i:1:p:54-79
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