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© 2023 The Author(s)We investigate stock market reactions to the announcement of the new, June 2022 European Union (EU) regulation on board gender diversity, which requires firms to appoint a minimum of 33% female directors (or 40% female non-executive directors). We find that the abnormal market returns surrounding the EU announcement are positive. We also note that the observed positive valuation effects are particularly strong for: (1) firms in countries with softer existing regulations on board gender diversity; and (2) firms with a larger gap between current levels of board gender diversity and the 33% gender quota. Our analysis of the EU legislation on gender quotas offers solid evidence that board gender quotas are perceived by investors as beneficial, particularly for firms exposed to a large gender imbalance.
Author(s): Fernandez-Mendez C, Pathan S
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Finance Research Letters
Year: 2023
Volume: 54
Print publication date: 01/06/2023
Online publication date: 13/02/2023
Acceptance date: 11/02/2023
Date deposited: 19/12/2023
ISSN (print): 1544-6123
ISSN (electronic): 1544-6131
Publisher: Elsevier Ltd
URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.frl.2023.103699
DOI: 10.1016/j.frl.2023.103699
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