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The impact of investor protection law on global takeovers: LBO vs. non-LBO transactions

  • Sun Yat-Sen University
  • Singapore Management University
  • Shanghai University of Finance and Economics

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Abstract

This paper examines the impact of investor protection laws on value creation in LBOs versus non-LBO takeovers. We find that value creation measured by takeover premium is significantly higher in countries with better investor protection. The value effect of investor protection laws is more pronounced for LBOs than non-LBO takeover transactions. Among LBOs, investor protection's value effect is lower for club deals than others. These results suggest that institutional context and legal environment determine the extent of value creation for takeovers around the world.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-18
Number of pages18
JournalJournal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money
Volume59
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2019

Keywords

  • Club deals
  • Investor protection
  • Law
  • Legal environment
  • Leveraged buyouts
  • Premium
  • Shareholder rights
  • Value effect

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