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Voluntary Disclosure of Profit Forecasts: Factors Influencing Information Disclosed during UK Takeover Bids

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  • Niamh Brennan & S. J. Gray, 1998. "Voluntary Disclosure of Profit Forecasts: Factors Influencing Information Disclosed during UK Takeover Bids," Open Access publications 10197/3889, Research Repository, University College Dublin.
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    3. Niamh Brennan & S. J. Gray, 2000. "Accountants' reports on profit forecasts : regulation and practice," Open Access publications 10197/2917, Research Repository, University College Dublin.

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