Option-Based Compensation, Corporate Investment Policy, and Stock Repurchases

Ming-Cheng Wu, I-Cheng Lin and Meng-Fang Chen

Emerging Markets Finance and Trade, 2014, vol. 50, issue S5, 197-213

Abstract: Taking account of the business life cycle, this paper investigates the impact of the proceeds associated with stock option exercises on investment expenditures and stock repurchases. The results reveal that the proceeds associated with option exercises could add internal funds to firms and contribute to investment in research and development and capital expenditures, especially in the growth stage of a firm’s life cycle. This paper also shows the positive relationship between option proceeds and stock repurchases in the stagnant stage of that cycle. The empirical results further suggest that stock repurchases may substitute for dividends. In summary, the paper empirically demonstrates that stock options not only encourage employees to work harder, but also create more funds for the firm.

Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.2753/REE1540-496X5005S514

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