Using the sample of Shanghai and Shenzhen A-share listed companies from 2009 to 2022,this paper empirically examines the impact of venture capital(VC)participation on corporate mergers and acquisitions(M&As)decisions.The results show that:during the mandatory share lock-up period,enterprises with VC participation tend to have a lower probability of M&As.However,during the voluntary shareholding stage which is after the lock-up period,enterprises with VC participation demonstrate a higher probability of M&As.After the lock-up period,VC participation can promote enterprises to carry out strategic M&As and non-related party M&As.Further analysis shows that,compared with the lock-up period,enterprises with VC that holds shares after the lock-up period have higher short-term and long-term M&As performance.Based on the perspective of lock-up period,this study reveals the important role of venture capital in M&As decisions.
关键词
风险投资/企业并购/股份锁定期/战略并购/非关联并购
Key words
venture capital/corporate M&As/share lock-up period/strategic M&As/non-related party M&As