This study examines the ex-post consequences of CEO compensation for shareholder value. The main objective is to explore whether companies that pay their CEO excessive fees (in comparison to those of peer firms in the same industry and size group) generate superior future returns and better...

The study investigates the information content of insider trading transactions employing different signal definitions. Using directors' open market dealings during the period 1999-2000 for FTSE100 companies and new extensions of the event study methodology, the evidence suggests directors have,...

Purpose - This study aims to explore the relationship between chief executive officer (CEO) power and stock price crash risk in India. Furthermore, it seeks to analyse how insider trades may moderate the impact of CEO power on stock price crash risk. Design/methodology/approach - A study of 236...