13.6 On January 10, 1985, the following announcement was made: Early today the Justice Department reached a

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13.6 On January 10, 1985, the following announcement was made: “Early today the Justice Department reached a decision in the Universal Product Care (UPC) case. UPC has been found guilty of discriminatory practices in hiring. For the next five years, UPC must pay

$2 million each year to a fund representing victims of UPC’s policies.” Should investors not buy UPC stock after the announcement because the litigation will cause an abnormally low rate of return? Why?

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Corporate Finance

ISBN: 9780071229036

6th International Edition

Authors: Stephen Ross, Randolph Westerfield, Jeffrey Jaffe

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