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Wykup akcji własnych i dywidenda jako narzędzia obrony przed wrogim przejęciem
Shares repurchase and dividend payout as methods of defense against hostile takeovers

Author(s): Elżbieta Wrońska-Bukalska
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: repurchase of shares; dividends; hostile takeovers; mergers and acquisitions

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this article is to analyze the role of own shares repurchase and dividend payout as methods of defense against hostile takeovers. Based on empirical study it is possible to state that share repurchase and dividend payout are one of many methods that might be used while defending a company. The analyzed methods are effective and at the same time costly for the company. They result in cash outflow, but cash is important in the time of financial crisis.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 326
  • Page Range: 336-343
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Polish