Abstract
AbstractDespite the growing importance of operational risk, little is known about the impact of operational losses on the stock prices of energy firms. We fill this void by examining the market reaction of energy firms to a unique international sample of 452 operational loss events announced between 1996 and 2021, constructed using the SAS OpRisk Global Data database. Our results reveal negative and significant abnormal returns following the announcement of operational losses, while further analysis shows that results vary with event and/or announcing firm characteristics. Our evidence can help inform multiple stakeholders in the energy industry in the pricing, asset allocation, and risk management functions, as well as help regulators design effective mechanisms to mitigate the impact of operational losses on the economy and society.
Funder
European Research Fund-ESCP
European Social Fund
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Management Science and Operations Research,General Decision Sciences
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