Grow or Go? The Expiration of IPO Lockups in Germany

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
  • Related Literature
• Applied IPO Practice and Theory of Lockups
• IPO Lockup Expiration and Returns
  • Data and sample design
  • Methodology
  • Results
• Empirical Findings and Cross-sectional Differences
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

The study aims to investigate the persistence of abnormal returns around lock-up expirations in the German market and analyze if these returns differ based on firm characteristics. It also seeks to compare these findings with previous research in both Germany and the United States. This research challenges the concept of strong market efficiency, especially in the context of publicly disclosed information like lock-up agreements.

• Abnormal returns around IPO lock-up expirations in the German market
• Cross-sectional differences in abnormal returns based on firm characteristics
• Comparison of findings with previous research in Germany and the US
• Examination of the implications of lock-up expirations on market efficiency
• Potential explanations for the observed abnormal returns

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of the research topic, focusing on the concept of lock-up agreements in IPOs and their potential impact on market efficiency. It also introduces relevant past research, including studies by Field and Hanka (2001) and Nowak and Gropp (2002).
• Applied IPO Practice and Theory of Lockups: This chapter delves into the practical aspects of IPOs, explaining the roles of different parties involved and the rationale behind lock-up agreements. It explores the theoretical framework of IPO lockups and their relevance to market dynamics.
• IPO Lockup Expiration and Returns: This chapter outlines the methodology and data employed in the study. It then presents results regarding the existence of abnormal returns around lock-up expirations.
• Empirical Findings and Cross-sectional Differences: This chapter analyzes the significant differences in returns observed across various firm characteristics. It discusses potential explanations for the observed patterns and examines the relationship between abnormal returns and factors such as trading volume and bid-ask spreads.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This study focuses on IPO lockup expirations, abnormal returns, market efficiency, firm characteristics, venture capital-backed IPOs, private equity-backed IPOs, German market, and event study methodology.