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Abstract:
It remains debatable whether poison pills create or dilute shareholder wealth. The present study examines the Japanese market, where the adoption of poison pills accelerated during 2006 and 2007. Companies with lower ownership by keiretsu affiliates, employees and management are more likely to adopt poison pills. The adoption of a poison pill is associated with lower post-adoption excess returns, relative to firms that do not employ the defense. However, this is mitigated where there is a positive perception of incumbent management.

Japan, keiretsu, takeover defense, poison pill, ownership structure

Abstract:
Several studies have reported strong evidence of commonality in liquidity in US markets. The present study uses the research design of Chordia et al. (2000) to examine commonality in liquidity for a broad sample of stocks listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX). In contrast to previous research, there is some evidence of market-wide commonality in liquidity for ASX stocks, but it is less significant and less pervasive than that observed in other markets. These results are consistent with explanations based on differences in market structure between the USA and Australia.