Event studies and abnormal returns

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Topic : Event Studies and Abnormal Returns

Empirical Study Assignment:

This INDIVIDUAL assignment gives you the opportunity to conduct your own event study research.

Required

you are required to design and carry out an event study that analyses the impact that the announcement of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) has on the share price of the TARGET companies. You will find the relevant M&A data using Thomson Banker, as instructed during the lecture.
Your aim is to analyse the impact of an M&A announcement on the TARGET firms (NOT the acquiring firms).

You will need to read a synopsis of previous literature examining share price reaction around M&A to fully understand how to set up your hypotheses and methods of enquiry and should discuss the literature briefly in your report.

You must examine at least 50 observations.

Word limit: 3,000 words +/- 10%. This limit includes any footnotes and appendices, but excludes the contents page and references. The Word Count must be stated on the cover page of your work. Times New Roman 12 point, 1.5 line spacing.

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