This paper analyses two-step spinoff based on consequences of the expected future change in value of a stakeholder's claim and its ability to block a restructuring. We show that a two-step spinoff allows an otherwise blocked value increasing (one-step) spinoff to take place by using the market...

Firms are often facing a dilemma - whether to develop several innovative projects in-house or finance them as independent entities (spin-offs). This paper provides additional insight which helps to resolve this dilemma. We show that for relatively independent projects, spinning them off...

Corporate spinoffs are important events that are accompanied by valuation and credit-risk implications for the parent firm. Among other benefits, spinoffs can improve corporate focus and enhance valuation transparency. In the debt-contracting context, however, spinoffs can also lead to potential...

Corporate spinoffs are important events that are accompanied by valuation and credit-risk implications for the parent firm. Among other benefits, spinoffs can improve corporate focus and enhance valuation transparency. In the debt-contracting context, however, spinoffs can also be associated...

This study shows that spin-offs acquire liquidity from their parent firms through the trade credit channel. We compare the trade credit of spin-offs with that of independent start-ups. Our findings reveal that spin-offs increase accounts payable when their parent firms are major suppliers....

We examine announcement effects and the long-run stock performance associated with spin-offs for companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The 3-day announcement effect is a significantly positive 2.93%. Contrary to previous studies, we do not find any difference between ex...

Using all completed spin-offs in twelve European countries between 1989 and 2005 we show that spin-off decisions are often triggered by firm's governance earth-quakes, such as an appointment of a new CEO or a takeover threat. Abnormal long-run stock returns and operating performance are observed...

This paper examines the stock price reaction to cross-border spinoff announcements and investigates whether country characteristics (such as takeover market liquidity and investor protection) cause variation in the announcements' wealth effects. We observe a positive and significant price...

This paper investigates empirically the nature of the interactions between mass media, investor attention and the stock market using data from a sample of 16 spin-off deals traded on NYSE and published between 2004 and 2010 in 'Wall Street Journal', the US's second-largest newspaper by...