Economic theory and empirical research suggests product market competition can result in both positive and negative capital market effects. Specifically, research suggests competition reduces agency costs, but also reduces profitability. I examine the relation between product market competition and firm value in an international setting, focusing on how the relation varies with firm- and country-specific characteristics. I document lower values for firms in more competitive industries. However, the negative relation between competition and firm value is less pronounced for firms with higher firm-level liquidation risk, stronger country-level investor protection mechanisms, and higher firm-level transparency. These findings are consistent with an agency cost benefit resulting from product market competition. / Ph. D.

The aim of this report is company liquidation and her possible risks.The theoretical part of this dissertation deal with the general law business liquidation of the company, primarily focused on the legal status of the liquidator and his individual acts within the liquidation process.The analytical part analyse the course of liquidation of a particular company from the perspective of liquidator. The target is carry out problem-free liquidation with the greatest possible benefit for shareholders.