This paper develops a model of takeover auctions with a two-step information acquisition process. It shows that the threat of extra information acquisition allows the existence of the signaling jump-bidding equilibrium even when the seller is able to change its reserve price on the basis of the...

This paper presents the results of an experimental study of takeover auctions with toeholds. Consistent with the theory, we find a positive effect of toeholds on bidding. Such an effect, however, is of a lower magnitude and the bidding premium function has an opposite slope than the theory...