Abstract
We examine the influence of bank-firm relationships on mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in Japan. This examination dissects the effect of firms’ linkages with banks through lending, director, and ownership relationships. This study uses a comprehensive data set that spans the period from 2000 to 2015 to show that bank-firm relationships generally increase the likelihood and size of an M&A. Contrary to conventional wisdom on the adverse effects of these relationships, such as zombie lending, our results indicate that Japanese banks facilitated restructuring and international expansion in the 2000s. However, in cases where a bank plays a dual role as a lender and shareholder to an acquirer, the likelihood and size of the M&A declines. This result stems from a bank’s desire to maintain corporate governance mechanisms and control rights.
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