The purpose of this study is to develop and empirically test theories on wealth effects surrounding divestiture of foreign and domestic subsidiaries by U.S. firms. Two primary research questions are addressed: (1) What are the wealth effects associated with divestiture of foreign and domestic...

This study assesses announcement period valuation effects of foreign divestitures and explains why these valuation effects vary among firms. Significant positive valuation effects are observed. The valuation effects of foreign divestitures are positive and are similar in magnitude to those of a...