Discover the path to CEO pay rise : a study on how changes in M&A characteristics affect CEO compensation.

• Main Authors: Ho, Carmen Jia Min., Ko, Mui Hung., Lim, Hui Yun.
• Other Authors: Tham Tze Minn
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2012
• Subjects: DRNTU::Business::Finance::Mergers and acquisitions; DRNTU::Business::Management::Leadership
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/48305
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This study highlights two highly controversial topics, specifically, executive compensation and mergers and acquisitions. We examine the effects of changes in M&A characteristics (firm performance, growth opportunities and liquidity) on changes in acquiring firm’s CEO compensation. Our sample co...