Purpose - This study aims to examine whether CEO compensation is shielded from the negative effects of restructuring charges and asset impairments following the acquisition of the controlling interest in the stock of another corporation. Design/methodology/approach - Regression tests using CEO...

Purpose - This study seeks to examine whether CEO duality further exacerbates CEOs' motivation of self-interest to engage in mergers and acquisitions to increase their compensation. Design/methodology/approach - Regression tests using CEO compensation as the dependent variable, and CEO duality,...