Shareholder activism by institutional investors: evidence from CalPERS

Article Abstract:

This study examines firm characteristics that lead to shareholder activism and analyzes the effects of activism on target firm governance structure, shareholder wealth, and operating performance for the 51 firms targeted by CalPERS over the 1987-93 period. Firm size and level of institutional holdings are found to be positively related to the probability of being targeted, and 72 percent of firms targeted after 1988 adopt proposed changes or make changes resulting in a settlement with CalPERS. Shareholder wealth increases for firms that adopt or settle and decreases for firms that resist. No statistically significant change in operating performance is found. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Pension Funds & Benefit Plans, Research, Investments, Pension funds, Institutional investments, Stockholders' derivative actions, Shareholder lawsuits, California Public Employees Retirement System

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Why do firms use incentives that have no incentive effects?

Article Abstract:

A study is conducted on the efficacy of employee stock option plans used by firms, which yield no reward to the firms. A model that explains the alternative pay plans and financial instruments is also designed.

Stock Ownership Plans, Employee-Owned Corps, Employee stock ownership plans, Incentive stock options

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Why do firms use incentives that have no incentive effects?

Article Abstract:

A study is conducted on the efficacy of stock option plans used by firms, which yield no reward to the firms. A model that explains the alternative pay plans and financial instruments is also designed.

Methods, Stock options, Financial analysis

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