Abstract
This research investigates the impact of female CEOs on mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in
family and nonfamily firms. With a sample of 165 Italian listed companies engaged in M&As from
2011 to 2016, the study explores whether CEO gender impacts on firm’s acquisitiveness in family
and nonfamily firms. Findings indicate that having a female CEO is associated with lower
acquisitiveness overall. However, this trend is not consistently observed in family firms, challenging
conventional assumptions. This research contributes to understanding the nuanced dynamics
of female leadership and M&As, shedding light on the role of CEO gender in distinct
ownership contexts.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-6 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Finance Research Letters |
Volume | 67 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2024 |
Keywords
- M&A
- Female leadership
- Diversity
- Family firms