This document is a study of underpricing, ownership, and control in initial public offerings (IPOs) of equity securities in the UK published in 1995. It examines the extent of underpricing in UK IPOs between 1980-1987 and finds substantial underpricing occurred. The study also analyzes post-IPO ownership structures and control mechanisms, finding founders often retain control through disproportionate voting rights despite reducing cash-flow ownership.
This document is a study of underpricing, ownership, and control in initial public offerings (IPOs) of equity securities in the UK published in 1995. It examines the extent of underpricing in UK IPOs between 1980-1987 and finds substantial underpricing occurred. The study also analyzes post-IPO ownership structures and control mechanisms, finding founders often retain control through disproportionate voting rights despite reducing cash-flow ownership.
This document is a study of underpricing, ownership, and control in initial public offerings (IPOs) of equity securities in the UK published in 1995. It examines the extent of underpricing in UK IPOs between 1980-1987 and finds substantial underpricing occurred. The study also analyzes post-IPO ownership structures and control mechanisms, finding founders often retain control through disproportionate voting rights despite reducing cash-flow ownership.