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Introduction to Equity Markets An equity market is a pivotal component of a market economy, where shares of companies are issued and traded. Essentially, it acts as a bridge connecting issuers and buyers in the financial world. When we speak of an equity market, also referred to as the stock
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What is a Dual Listing? A dual listing represents a significant milestone for global companies seeking to expand their reach in the financial markets. This listing strategy involves having a company’s securities traded on two or more distinct stock exchanges, offering numerous advantages such as access to larger capital markets
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What is a Contingent Value Right (CVR)? Contingent Value Rights (CVRs) represent a unique financial instrument created to bridge the gap between differing valuations in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) deals. These rights are granted by acquiring companies to target company shareholders, providing potential benefits when specific performance events occur within
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Understanding Book Building Book building, or a book build process, plays a crucial role in determining the price at which an Initial Public Offering (IPO) will be offered. An underwriter, usually an investment bank, initiates this procedure by soliciting bids from institutional investors, including fund managers and others. In this
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History of BSE The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), established on July 9, 1875, as the Native Share and Stock Brokers’ Association, is not just India’s first securities market but also Asia’s oldest exchange. This historic exchange, now based in Mumbai, India, started with a group of brokers gathering under a
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