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The study initially examined the immediate effects that conglomerate acquisitions have on
the beta level of conglomerate and nonconglomerate acquiring firms. An analysis was then …

SUBSTANTIAL PROGRESS has been made during the past several years in the application
of portfolio theory to the valuation of risky assets. Unfortunately, most of these applications …

COMPETITIVE BIDDING RATHER THAN sale by negotiation is the most frequent method of
underwriting state and local government bonds. Generally, it is believed that the competition …

The question as to whether competitive bidding or negotiated under-writing is the least-cost
method for distributing new issues of public utility bonds remains largely unresolved. This …

This book provides the tools, techniques, and understanding you need to define and achieve
your financial goals. You will find the numerous practical examples, illustrations, and …

TWO MAJOR REASONS GENERALLY are cited for including sinking fund provisions in
corporate bond issues. First, they reduce default risk by providing for an orderly debt service …

Municipal bond financing has increased dramatically since World War II. In 1974, approximately
$24 billion in new bonds were issued, as compared to only $1.2 billion in 1946." The …

This study provides empirical documentation of the effect of market uncertainty on municipal
bond underwriter spreads. The evidence suggests that underwriter spreads on both …