Zero-Leverage Puzzle Revisited: Evidence from Acquisition Behaviors

The prevalence of zero-leverage firms is a puzzle in corporate finance. We analyze the acquisition behavior of zero-leverage firms and offer a new venue to the studies on zero-leverage puzzle and the interdependence of capital structures and investment decisions. The prior literature suggests three...

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Main Authors: Chang Suk Bae, Hae Jin Chung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:International Journal of Financial Studies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7072/10/3/62