Signalling theory (See Chapters 30, 32 and 36 of the Vernimmen) Signalling theory is based on the assumption that information is not equally available to all parties at the same time, and that information asymmetry is the rule. Information asymmetries (see also asymmetry – issuer/investor) can result in very low valuations or a sub-optimum investment policy. Signalling theory states that corporate financial decisions are signals sent by the company's managers to investors in order to shake up these asymmetries. These signals are the cornerstone of financial communications policy. Signalling theory (See Chapters 30, 32 and 36 of the Vernimmen) Signalling theory is based on the assumption that information is not equally available to all parties at the same time, and that information asymmetry is the rule. Information asymmetries (see also asymmetry – issuer/investor) can result in very low valuations or a sub-optimum investment policy. Signalling theory states that corporate financial decisions are signals sent by the company's managers to investors in order to shake up these asymmetries. These signals are the cornerstone of financial communications policy. See all terms in the dictionary of finance To know more about it, look at what we have already written on this subject :

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