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The determinants and survival of reverse mergers vs IPOs

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  • Frederick Adjei
  • Ken Cyree
  • Mark Walker

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  • Frederick Adjei & Ken Cyree & Mark Walker, 2008. "The determinants and survival of reverse mergers vs IPOs," Journal of Economics and Finance, Springer;Academy of Economics and Finance, vol. 32(2), pages 176-194, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jecfin:v:32:y:2008:i:2:p:176-194
    DOI: 10.1007/s12197-007-9012-4
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    Keywords

    Reverse mergers; Takeovers; G34;
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    JEL classification:

    • G34 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Mergers; Acquisitions; Restructuring; Corporate Governance

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