The Effect of Debt Securities Issuance towards Equity Market Behavior in Malaysia
Abstract:The study investigates the impact of debt securities issuance on the equity market behavior of the issuers. Event study results reveal that overall debt securities issuers experience an increase in equity return and a decrease in systematic risk, while total risk remains unchanged. The further examination of the 100 debt securities issuing companies finds significant differences between hybrid and non-hybrid debt securities issues. Hybrid debt securities experience a significant increase in equity return, decl… Show more
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