Business, Management and Accounting
4 years ago

Acquiring private firms for more than their value boosts investor returns.

Journal of Financial Economics
The underpricing of private targets
John Cooney, Thomas Moeller, Mike Stegemoller

Paper Summary

Acquiring private companies for more than their previous value leads to higher returns for the buyers. This is because uncertainty in the target's value and negotiation biases affect the pricing.

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