Chapter 17: Corporate Issuers and the Regulatory Environment

In this section

• Regulatory Constraints on Capital Structure
  Explore how national and international regulations shape the debt and equity decisions of corporate issuers, covering industry-specific limits, capital requirements, and real-world scenario analysis.
• Disclosure Requirements for Public versus Private Firms
  Explore key disclosure mandates, regulatory frameworks, and strategic choices for public versus private firms. Learn how transparency requirements shape valuation, investor relations, and the cost of capital in multinational contexts.
• Cross-Listing and International Regulations
  Discover how cross-listing expands a firm’s investor base, enhances liquidity, and influences corporate governance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Anti-Takeover Legislation and Corporate Defense
  Explore how key anti-takeover statutes, corporate defense tactics, and cross-border regulations shape M&A outcomes and shareholder value.
• Vignette: Compliance-Driven Changes
  Explore a multi-faceted scenario involving shifting regulations, capital structure decisions, and the strategic implications of compliance-driven restructuring.