An introduction to the depository receipts. Recently, these instruments have been used with increasing frequency by firms seeking to list its shares on the stock exchanges in other countries, particularly the United States. Different types of depositary receipts and comment on their prevalence over time. Also discussed are issues that managers should consider when contemplating the issuance of American Depository Receipts (ADRs). "Hide
by Walter Kuemmerle 8 pages. Publication Date: September 18, 2002. Prod. #: 803026-PDF-ENG