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The valuation effects of stock splits in NASDAQ

The valuation effects of stock splits in NASDAQ Purpose – To investigate whether a stock split is still considered a policy that creates value for the underlying company and the rationale behind such action for companies listed on the NASDAQ. Design/methodology/approach – The event study methodology of Strong is employed to examine the announcement effect of stock splits on stock prices. Findings – The results indicate a positive market reaction at the stock split announcement and that the liquidity hypothesis explains well the rationale for the stock splits. Research limitations/implications – The sample is quite small (57 observations) and the examination period is limited to 1999 and 2000. Practical implications – Findings are of particular interest to researchers, practitioners and investors that have an interest in firms listed on NASDAQ. Originality/value – Limited research on the stock price behaviour of firms listed on NASDAQ around stock split announcement date. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Managerial Finance Emerald Publishing

The valuation effects of stock splits in NASDAQ

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2006 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
ISSN
0307-4358
DOI
10.1108/03074350610657427
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Abstract

Purpose – To investigate whether a stock split is still considered a policy that creates value for the underlying company and the rationale behind such action for companies listed on the NASDAQ. Design/methodology/approach – The event study methodology of Strong is employed to examine the announcement effect of stock splits on stock prices. Findings – The results indicate a positive market reaction at the stock split announcement and that the liquidity hypothesis explains well the rationale for the stock splits. Research limitations/implications – The sample is quite small (57 observations) and the examination period is limited to 1999 and 2000. Practical implications – Findings are of particular interest to researchers, practitioners and investors that have an interest in firms listed on NASDAQ. Originality/value – Limited research on the stock price behaviour of firms listed on NASDAQ around stock split announcement date.

Journal

Managerial FinanceEmerald Publishing

Published: May 1, 2006

Keywords: Stocks and shares; Liquidity; Stock exchanges

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