Provides a brief historical overview of dual-class share companies in the U.S., focusing on the evolving position of the New York Stock Exchange on the dual class structure in 1920, the impact of hostile takeovers on their use in 1980, and the latest views on the usefulness and appropriateness. Concludes with a brief discussion of the role of dual-class structures in recent debates on the laws of European acquisitions. "Hide
by Lynn Sharp Paine, Samuel L. Hayes 10 pages. Publication Date: Aug 08, 2005. Prod. #: 306032-PDF-ENG