Multi-class Shares around the World: Role of Institutional Investors

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作者
Ryu, Jiye [1 ]
Kim, Jinhee [1 ]
机构
[1] Hongik Univ, 94 Wausan Ro, Seoul 04066, South Korea
来源
KOREAN ECONOMIC REVIEW | 2025年 / 41卷 / 01期
关键词
Dual-class shares; Institutional ownership; Corporate Governance; DUAL-CLASS; CORPORATE GOVERNANCE; OWNERSHIP; MARKET; FIRMS;
D O I
10.22841/kerdoi.2025.41.1.002
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
This study examines multi-class share structures around the world. We use a comprehensive sample of publicly listed firms in 45 countries over the period 2001-2016 and find that institutional investors exhibit strong aversion toward multi-class firms, penalizing them through a valuation discount. The presence of institutional investors correlates with a higher likelihood of share-class unification. These effects are stronger for local (particularly in the US) and actively managed investors. Overall, our research highlights the role of institutional investors in the current debate on banning multi-class stocks from global stock indices.
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页数:43
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