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IPO underpricing and aftermarket performance in Italy

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  • Alberto Dell’Acqua

    (SDA Bocconi School of Management, Bocconi University, Milan, Italy)

  • Leonardo L. Etro

    (SDA Bocconi School of Management, Bocconi University, Milan, Italy)

  • Emanuele Teti

    (SDA Bocconi School of Management, Bocconi University, Milan, Italy.)

  • Michele Murri

    (SDA Bocconi School of Management, Bocconi University, Milan, Italy)

Abstract

We analyse a sample of 129 Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) on the Italian Stock Exchange from January 2001 to December 2012. Results confirm the presence of underpricing in two thirds of the sample offerings but with an average level of 6.75% that is far below previous studies. Moreover we provide detailed temporal insights to show that the phenomenon is time-varying, albeit our sample does not show a positive correlation with hot market periods only. The average stock performance 30 days after the listing is lower than average first day return, evidence that is mainly explained by temporary actions of price support by underwriters. Finally, through a series of multivariate regression analyses we find that various factors exercise an influence on the IPO underpricing level, specifically: firm size, aftermarket risk, market demand, financial crisis and shares retention by existing shareholders.

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  • Alberto Dell’Acqua & Leonardo L. Etro & Emanuele Teti & Michele Murri, 2015. "IPO underpricing and aftermarket performance in Italy," Journal of Economic and Financial Studies (JEFS), LAR Center Press, vol. 3(3), pages 1-14, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:lrc:lareco:v:3:y:2015:i:3:p:1-14
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    1. Faysal Ahmad Khan & Tasruma Sharmeen Chowdhury, 2017. "Modelling of IPO Underpricing in Bangladesh," International Journal of Business and Social Research, LAR Center Press, vol. 7(7), pages 1-10, July.
    2. Sanjay Dhamija & Ravinder Kumar Arora, 2017. "Initial and After-market Performance of SME IPOs in India," Global Business Review, International Management Institute, vol. 18(6), pages 1536-1551, December.
    3. Appala Raju Middi, 2018. "Initial Public Offerings and Performance Evaluation: Evidence from the Indian Capital Market," International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, Econjournals, vol. 8(5), pages 59-63.
    4. Gori, Leonella & Teti, Emanuele & Loi, Andrea & Dallocchio, Maurizio, 2020. "Seasonal darkness and IPO," Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Elsevier, vol. 178(C), pages 494-508.
    5. Faysal Ahmad Khan & Tasruma Sharmeen Chowdhury, 2017. "Modelling of IPO Underpricing in Bangladesh," International Journal of Business and Social Research, MIR Center for Socio-Economic Research, vol. 7(7), pages 1-10, July.
    6. Ali Alnodel & Muhammad Junaid Khawaja, 2018. "Factors Influencing IPOs Pricing and Performance in Saudi Arabia: A Halal and Haram Perspective," Accounting and Finance Research, Sciedu Press, vol. 7(4), pages 1-78, November.
    7. Emanuele Teti & Ilaria Montefusco, 2022. "Corporate governance and IPO underpricing: evidence from the italian market," Journal of Management & Governance, Springer;Accademia Italiana di Economia Aziendale (AIDEA), vol. 26(3), pages 851-889, September.

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    Keywords

    Aftermarket performance; Initial public offering; Italian stock exchange; Underpricing.;
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    JEL classification:

    • G24 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Investment Banking; Venture Capital; Brokerage
    • G32 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Financing Policy; Financial Risk and Risk Management; Capital and Ownership Structure; Value of Firms; Goodwill

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