Karthaus, LarissaLarissaKarthaus2023-04-132023-04-132022-02-21https://www.alexandria.unisg.ch/handle/20.500.14171/108967This dissertation contributes to existing literature in empirical corporate finance and corporate governance by empirically investigating three research questions related to the long-term performance of IPOs, consequences of data errors for measuring corporate governance, and the diversity of golden parachutes.enGoing PublicCorporate GovernanceEDIS-5181IPO underperformanceentrenchment indexgolden parachutesdata qualitycorporate governanceEssays on Initial Public Offerings, Corporate Governance, and Golden Parachutesdoctoral thesis