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This paper examines the effects of horizontal cross-border mergers and acquisitions on the value of industry rivals. Using firm-level data from 45 countries during the period 1990–2020, I find that the average stock price reactions of industry rivals around deal announcements are significantly...
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This study finds a positive relation between CEO fitness and firm value. For each of the years 2001 to 2011, we define CEOs of S&P 1500 companies as being fit if they finish a marathon. The literature suggests that fitness moderates stress and positively affects cognitive functions and...
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This study provides evidence suggesting that CEOs’ physical fitness has a positive impact on firm value, consistent with the beneficial effects of fitness on, e.g., cognitive functions, stress coping and job performance. For each of the years 2001 to 2011, we define S&P 1500 CEOs as fit if...
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We provide evidence for a positive impact of CEO fitness on firm value (Tobin's Q). For each of the years 2001 to 2011, we define S&P 1500 CEOs as fit if they finish a marathon. Fit CEOs are associated with higher firm profitability and M&A announcement returns. Effects on firm value are...
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We examine firm value consequences of anti-takeover regulation, exploiting the staggered announcement and … implementation of an anti-takeover regulation in the U.K. We show that, on average, takeover protection increases firm value. This … effect is partly driven by innovative firms expanding their R&D activities. However, the anti-takeover regulation also …
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We find that CEO fitness positively affects firm value (Tobin's Q). For each of the years 2001 to 2011, we define S&P 1500 CEOs as fit if they finish a marathon. Fit CEOs are associated with higher firm profitability and M&A announcement returns. Effects on firm value are strongest for CEOs with...
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