The investment and operating performance of Japanese initial public offerings

Jun Cai, K. C.John Wei

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Abstract

This paper studies long-run stock returns and the operating performance of 180 initial public offerings (IPOs) listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange during the 1971-92 period. The aftermarket downward drift is not only confirmed but also found to be large in magnitude relative to a number of benchmarks. In contrast to evidence from the US, the post-issue deterioration in operating performance cannot be attributed to the reduced managerial ownership. This provides strong support for the 'windows of opportunity' explanation for the new issue puzzle by Loughran and Ritter (1995, 1996).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)389-417
Number of pages29
JournalPacific Basin Finance Journal
Volume5
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 1997
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Japanese initial public offerings
  • Long run performance
  • Operating measures
  • Ownership structure

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Finance
  • Economics and Econometrics

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