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Build-Operate-Transfer Contract: Definition, Risks, and Framework

By Itho August 3, 2006

[ad_1] What Is a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Contract? A build-operate-transfer (BOT) contract is a model used to finance large projects, typically infrastructure projects developed through public-private partnerships. The BOT scheme refers to…

China A-Shares: Definition, History, Vs. B-Shares

Barriers to Entry: Key Factors Limiting Market Access

By Itho September 12, 2005

[ad_1] What Are Barriers to Entry? Barriers to entry are obstacles that make it difficult for new companies to enter a market. They are important because they protect existing…

Business Risk: Definition, Factors, and Examples

By Itho January 19, 2004

[ad_1] What Is Business Risk? Business risk is the exposure a company or organization must consider because it could lower its profits or cause it to fail. Anything that threatens…

Demutualization: Definition and How the Process Works

By Itho November 26, 2003

[ad_1] What Is Demutualization? Demutualization is a process by which a private, member-owned company, such as a co-op, or a mutual life insurance company, legally changes its structure, in…

Brownfield Investment: Definition, Advantages, Vs. Greenfield

By Itho November 26, 2003

[ad_1] What Is a Brownfield Investment? A brownfield (also known as "brown-field") investment is when a company or government entity purchases or leases existing production facilities to launch a new…

Direct Stock Purchase Plan (DSPP): Definition and How It Works

By Itho November 26, 2003

[ad_1] What Is a Direct Stock Purchase Plan (DSPP)? A direct stock purchase plan (DSPP) is a program that enables individual investors to purchase a company's stock directly from…