The distinct regulatory design of Indian IPOs permits an empirical evaluation of IPO underpricing models against those that model IPO initial returns as a consequence of overpricing. Characteristics of the Indian bookbuilding process allow us to study the timing and subscription patterns of...

Recent research on blockholders focuses on activist hedge funds and documents positive stock but negative bond returns. This study investigates the role of blockholder heterogeneity on security market effects and target firm follow-on activities across three important dimensions: identity,...

Thema dieser Arbeit ist der Einfluß der persönlichen Besteuerung auf Marktpreise von Finanzierungstiteln und Kapitalstrukturentscheidungen börsennotierter Unternehmungen. Ausgehend von Steuersystemen, die auch in Risikosituationen eine vom Grenzsteuersatz unabhängige Bewertung...

We posit that IPOs of local companies will lead to increased stock market participation. First, local IPOs attract attention to the market, through both increased information production and publicity. Second, local IPOs generate wealth, not just for people associated with the heretofore private...