Author: Ouimet Paige Parker
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISSN: 1465-7368
Source: Review of Financial Studies, Vol.26, Iss.4, 2013-04, pp. : 1021-1047
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Abstract
Minority acquisitions, involving less than 50 of the target, represent a distinct organizational choice. Minority acquisition can mitigate some of the incentive problems that arise in contractual relationships. Less is known, however, about the trade-off between minority acquisitions and complete integration. We find that minority acquisitions are more common when keeping target managerial incentives intact is important and when the target is financially constrained or can benefit from certification. Minority acquisitions are also more likely when the target's valuation is especially uncertain; integrating internal capital markets will be costly; and consolidating earning will lower earnings per share (EPS).