An analysis on the legal framework for disclosure in prospectus and the standard of disclosure in determining takeovers and mergers activities post IPO

• Main Authors: Ambaras Khan, Mushera Bibi, Arif Zakaria, Mohd Radhuan
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English; English
• Published: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak 2020
• Subjects: K Law (General); K623 Civil Law
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/79197/1/79197_An%20analysis%20on%20the%20legal%20framework%20for%20disclosure.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/79197/2/79197_An%20analysis%20on%20the%20legal%20framework%20for%20disclosure_SCOPUS.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/79197/3/79197_An%20analysis%20on%20the%20legal%20framework%20for%20disclosure_WOS.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/79197/; http://www.ijbs.unimas.my/images/repository/pdf/Vol21-S1-paper2.pdf

Initial public offering (IPO) is the maiden issue of shares by a public company. The decision to go public is motivated by several motives and justifications including a motive to pursue a takeover or merger. It is crucial for the investors to predict the possibility of takeovers and mergers after...