We investigate the characteristics of firms that choose between three different methods, IPOs, sellouts, or reverse takeovers, to obtain exchange listings using Korean data over the period of 2000–2010. We document that VC-backed firms tend to choose reverse takeovers rather than IPOs or...

The instrumental benefits of firm’s CSR activities are contingent upon the stakeholders’ awareness and favorable attribution. While social media creates an important momentum for firms to cultivate favorable awareness by establishing a powerful framework of stakeholder relationships, the...