Identifying M&A targets and the information content of VC/PEs |
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Authors: | Qingquan Tang Wenfei Li |
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Affiliation: | 1. Sun Yat-sen Business School, Sun Yat-sen University, China;2. School of Economics and Statistics, Guangzhou University, China |
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Abstract: | The information gap in the M&A market hinders acquirers from effectively identifying high-quality targets. We examine whether VC/PEs convey information content in the M&A market and whether acquirers can use such information to identify high-quality targets. We show that VC/PEs have significant information content and can signal high-quality target companies via “certification”. When acquirers lack acquisition experience and targets are located in inferior information environments, VC/PE “certification” is more significant. The better reputation a VC/PE has, the more information it conveys. Syndicate VC/PEs convey stronger information than independent VC/PEs. We also find that acquirers do not pay higher premiums for high-quality targets. Overall, our results suggest that VC/PEs have value relevance in the M&A market, confirming their “certification” role. We present means for acquirers to select high-quality targets and investors to build efficient portfolios. |
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Keywords: | M&A Certification VC/PEs Information content |
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