Recent univariate seasoned equity offering (SEO) research investigates the valuation impact from the change in inside ownership levels that occurs when insiders use SEOs to lower their ownership levels. We extend this research by investigating if the change in inside ownership levels is a...

To what extent can hedge funds influence stock price volatility surrounding theannouncements of major corporate events? To answer this question, this paper examinesone of the more common major corporate events: seasoned equity offerings (SEOs). Wetest the impact of hedge fund variables on...