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Signaling Power of Open Market Share Repurchases in Germany

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  • Alexandre Zdantchouk

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  • Andreas Hackethal & Alexandre Zdantchouk, 2006. "Signaling Power of Open Market Share Repurchases in Germany," Financial Markets and Portfolio Management, Springer;Swiss Society for Financial Market Research, vol. 20(2), pages 123-151, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:fmktpm:v:20:y:2006:i:2:p:123-151
    DOI: 10.1007/s11408-006-0011-9
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    Keywords

    Open market share repurchases; Event study; Undervaluation signaling; Repurchase policy and regulation; G14; G35;
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    JEL classification:

    • G14 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Information and Market Efficiency; Event Studies; Insider Trading
    • G35 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Payout Policy

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