Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions: The Role of Private Equity Firms Mark Humphery-Jenner University of New South Wales Zacharias Sautner University of Amsterdam Duisenberg School of Finance Jo-Ann Suchard University of New South Wales This draft: July 2012 Abstract: We study the role of private equity firms in cross-border mergers and acquisitions. We find that private equity-backed firms are more likely to become targets in crossborder M&A transactions. This effect is particularly
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Both Borders by Thomas King and Hunger by Phoenix Boudreaux explore how colonial systems challenge and impact Indigenous cultural identities. In Borders‚ the mother’s refusal to be categorised as either Canadian or American reflects a challenge towards colonial borders‚ which oppresses her cultural identity. A prime example can be found where the border guard asks the mother “Canadian side or American side?”‚ to which the mother responds “Blackfoot side.” (King 4). With the mother refusing to acknowledge
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neo-liberal economic regime. The intensity of cross-border operations recorded an unprecedented surge since the mid-1990s and the same trend continues. Earlier‚ foreign firms were satisfying their market expansion strategy through the setting up of wholly owned subsidiaries in overseas markets which has now become a ‘second best option since it involves much time and effort that may not suit to the changed global scenario‚ cross-border mergers and acquisitions became the ‘first-best option’
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Hidden Challenges of Cross Border Negotiation Sebenius in this article explicates his business experiences and offers pragmatic advice on how to foresee and overcome barriers to a successful cross-border negotiation. James Sebenius‚ in giving view of his experiences‚ explains that it would not be of one choice to make the error of presenting a feasible Saudi Arabian client with one profitable kind of offer done up in pigskin binder‚ as this is thought about nefarious and bad by lots of Muslims
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U.S. and Mexico Border Fence A fence along the U.S. and Mexico border is a good solution to illegal immigration. This is because it will greatly decrease the number of illegal immigrants coming into America each year. It is estimated that 700‚000 illegal immigrants enter our country each year. (http://www.cairco.org/issues/how-many-illegal-aliens-reside-united-states) The fence could greatly lower these numbers if built. Not only will it make America seem less inviting‚ it will be a lot easier to
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Doctors Without Borders Physician: As a physician with Doctors without Borders (MSF) ‚ the day to day tasks include everything that a regular doctor would do and much more. A doctor in the middle of Uganda may‚ or may not‚ have the same supplies that a doctor in the United States will have; supplies that is available will be scarce and may require choices that need to be made when it comes to saving someone’s life. The physicians who work with MSF are on call 24/7 and may be the only medical aid
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Bad Company Strategy: Borders Books Company Overview: * Borders Group‚ Inc. was founded in 1971 in Ann Arbor‚ Michigan. * At one time operated well over 500 stores and had close to 20‚000 employees. * Borders Group Inc. was acquired by Kmart in 1992 who then tried to merge it with Waldenbooks. * Traditional brick and mortar bookstore that tried to expand internationally‚ as well as through e-commerce. The Borders Group‚ Inc. for many years was seen as a dependable international
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education purposes‚ and the latest trend Mexican Border Security. The Mexican border‚ of course is what separates the United States and Mexico‚ running from Texas all the way to California. Money has been a huge part of helping the Border be successful. The job as the Mexican Border Security‚ is the keep Mexicans from crossing into the U.S. We all seem to have our own opinions about that situation‚ however we will be discussing the security of the border. With security growing rapidly in 2007 there
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Exploring Language and Identity Question: Language is more than words put together; it is a tool of communication. What does Amy Tan author of “Mother Tongue” and Manuel Munoz author of “Leave your name at the border” say is the importance of language to them? How do they differ on their lives? Language is more than words put together; it explores the intimate use of language we share with family and peers which is how individuals distinguishes
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1) What are "Smart Borders"? The Smart Borders concept allows borders agents to use efficient processes to prevent border congestion explain Andreas (2009). One of the techniques permits pre-inspection points prior to reaching the border. Border agents should perform more research on travelers that are not citizens from the country where they cross the border. The Border agents should use technology to improve border-crossing time. 2) What is Intellectual Property (IP) theft...How is or how can
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