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Prof. Anthony P. Polito,
3 credits day; 3 credits evening.
This course will explore the legal implications of corporate financing and acquisition decisions.
the course has three main components: (1) a brief introduction to basic financial economic
concepts; (2) legal rights, duties and relationships between the holders of senior securities (debt,
preferred stock, and convertible securities), common equity holders, and corporate directors and
managers; and (3) mergers, acquisitions and other change of control transactions. Unlike a
business school course on corporate finance, this course focuses on the legal dimensions of
corporate financial decisions. An effort will be made, however, to understand the economic and
financial rationale underlying corporate law principles in this area. No prior familiarity with
finance will be assumed.
Prerequisite: Corporations
Elective Course
Meets Financial Services Concentration Requirements
Take Home Exam Required
Corporate Finance in the U.S.