Director Alpha: An Objective Measure of Director Contribution

作者: Waquar Ahmad , Jacqueline L. Garner , Adam S. Yore

DOI: 10.2139/SSRN.1892928

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摘要: The appointment of contributing directors is associated with immediate positive market reaction, and the presence in board enhances long-run firm value. We identify contribution by alpha, or abnormal risk-adjusted stock returns that are generated other firms on whose boards they sit. find investors react positively when high alpha appointed to boards. CEOs individuals MBA CPA designations more likely be directors. contribute significantly For typical firm, our parameter estimates imply replacing a negative director one 1.8% improvement

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