We examine how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the mergers of special purpose
acquisition companies (SPACs) in Korea, where SPACs—since their introduction in 2010 …

We investigate the agency conflict between sponsors and investors in Special Purpose
Acquisition Companies (SPACs) and the role of sponsor reputation in such conflict. We find …

Purpose SPACs are reshaping the world of digital entrepreneurial finance. Firms in the
digital sector often need access to public markets for long-term competitiveness. SPACs …

Pre-IPO firms may “test the waters” by meeting privately with investors in order to allow
access to management and more time to make an investment decision. However, these …

This study investigates the occurrence and persistence of abnormal stock returns
surrounding corporate earnings announcements, particularly emphasizing how varying …

Prior research predominantly concentrates on the comprehensive financial disclosures of
consolidated statements, often overlooking the distinct informational value inherent in the …

We explore whether firms going public through mergers with Special Purpose Acquisition
Companies (SPAC combinations) influence the financial reporting practices of their peer …

Over the past two decades, the landscape of institutional investor holdings has undergone
significant transformation on a global scale. This PhD thesis meticulously dissects the …

This study investigates the characteristics and stock market performance of companies
merging with special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) compared to companies that …