Using a sample of US bank mergers from 1995 to 2012, we observe that the pre-post merger changes in CEO bonus are … corporate governance but are positively correlated with pre-post merger changes in the M/B ratio of the bidding banks, in line …

when merger bonuses are present in deals where targets exhibit high pre-takeover abnormal accruals or are subject to SEC …Do merger bonuses to target CEOs facilitate a wealth transfer from target to acquirer shareholders? We test this … generate small synergies. When target CEOs get a merger bonus, acquirers pay lower premiums, but they also typically get less …

I study a protectionist anti-takeover law introduced in 2014 that covers a subset of all firms in the economy. The law … decreased affected firms' likelihood of becoming the target of a merger or acquisition and had a negative impact on shareholder … takeover market by increasing the pay-for-performance sensitivity …

empire-building CEOs. The prospect of a future takeover means that CEOs with no ownership stake will over-invest in some …'s position in a hostile takeover induce raiders to launch friendly takeovers sooner. The increased takeover threat induces CEOs … takeover gains are high. Optimal ownership-generated incentives and the market for corporate control add more value after …

How and to what extent do managerial control benefits shape the efficiency of the takeover market? We revisit this … dark side, managers' private benefits of control distort firms' takeover incentives and hinder the reallocation role of the … takeover market. On the bright side, fear of a takeover induces underperforming managers to exert more effort and enhances the …