6. ConclusionI investigate the consequences of the state-contingent allocation of creditor control rights on financial reporting. Financial contracting theory suggests that information acquisition is necessary and important after the transfer of control rights. Creditors verify the state of nature of the firm in order to make informed decisions and mitigate agency conflicts. Adopting a regression discontinuity design as an identification strategy, I empirically test the implications of financial contracting theory using a comprehensive covenant violation data with all Compustat non-financial firms from fiscal year1996 to 2007.
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