| Variables | Predicted Signs | Coefficients (t value) |
| Intercept | −0.075 | |
| (−3.64)*** | ||
| Cash | + | 0.047 |
| (4.89)*** | ||
| Size | + | 0.007 |
| (9.16)*** | ||
| Growth | + | 0.011 |
| (1.70)* | ||
| Leverage | − | −0.019 |
| (−3.42)*** | ||
|
| + | 0.339 |
| (27.16)*** | ||
| Age | − | −0.014 |
| (−4.77)*** | ||
| StockReturns | + | 0.002 |
| −0.86 | ||
| YearIndicator | Yes | |
| IndustryIndicator | Yes | |
| Adjusted R2 | 0.205 |