Principal-principal conflicts under weak institutions: A study of corporate takeovers in China

Jiatao Li, Cuili Qian

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Abstract

The principal-principal perspective is tested and extended in the context of corporate takeovers of Chinese publicly listed firms from 1998 to 2007. The resistance of a target firm's controlling shareholder toward potential takeovers reflects the conflict between the principal and minority shareholders. It was found that this resistance weakens when target firms are located in regions with more institutional development, where the minority shareholders' interests are better protected. The resistance also decreases for target firms with CEOs who are politically connected, as these CEOs may be more interested in their own political careers than in representing the interests of the controlling shareholders.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)498-508
Number of pages11
JournalStrategic Management Journal
Volume34
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • China
  • institutional development
  • political connections
  • principal-principal conflicts
  • takeovers

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Business and International Management
  • Strategy and Management

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