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Partial acquisitions, the acquisition probability hypothesis, and the abnormal returns to partial targets

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  • Martin, Anna D.
  • Whyte, Ann Marie

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  • Akhigbe, Aigbe & Martin, Anna D. & Whyte, Ann Marie, 2007. "Partial acquisitions, the acquisition probability hypothesis, and the abnormal returns to partial targets," Journal of Banking & Finance, Elsevier, vol. 31(10), pages 3080-3101, October.
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