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Laurie Krigman

  • Professor
  • Faculty Director of the Master of Science in Finance Program
Academic Division: Finance
781-239-4246
Laurie Krigman is a Professor of Finance at Babson College. Dr. Krigman specializes in the study of initial public offerings, investment banking and corporate finance. She has presented her work at numerous professional conferences and has published in leading academic journals including The Journal of Finance, The Journal of Financial Economics, the Review of Financial Studies and the Journal of Corporate Finance.

Previously, Dr. Krigman was on the faculty at the University of Arizona where she taught at the undergraduate, M.B.A and Ph.D. levels. Prior to returning to academics, she was a money manager with Trinity Investment Management Corporation. She holds a Ph.D. in Finance and Econometrics from the University of Colorado; an MBA in Finance/International Business from Syracuse University; and a B.A. in Economics from William Smith College.

Academic Degrees

  • Ph D, The University of Colorado, Boulder
  • MBA, Syracuse University
  • BA, William Smith College

Academic Interest / Expertise

Corporate Finance; Investment Banking

Awards & Honors

  • 2017 — Zwerling Family Research Scholar, Babson College

Courses

  • Degree Courses 2025

    • FIN 6110 FINANCE FOR ENTREPRENEURS

  • Degree Courses 2024

    • FIN 7516 CORPORATE FINANCE:EVAL OPPORTUNITIES
    • FIN 7800 FINANCE
    • FIN 6110 FINANCE FOR ENTREPRENEURS

  • Degree Courses 2023

    • FIN 7516 CORPORATE FINANCE:EVAL OPPORTUNITIES
    • FIN 7800 FINANCE
    • FIN 6110 FINANCE FOR ENTREPRENEURS

Publications

Journal Articles

  • Krigman, L.A., Rivolta, M. (2019). Can non-CEO inside directors add value? Evidence from unplanned CEO turnovers. Review of Accounting and Finance. Vol: 18, Issue: 3, Page: 456-482. Emerald Publishing. link
  • Krigman, L.A., Jeffus, W. (2016). IPO Pricing as a Function of your Investment Banks’ Past Mistakes: The Case of Facebook. Journal of Corporate Finance. Vol: 38, Page: 335-344.
  • Krigman, L., Bradley, D., Kim, I. (2015). Top VC IPO Underpricing. Journal of Corporate Finance. Vol: 31, Page: 186-202.
  • Bethel, J.E., Krigman, L.A. (2010). Managing the Costs of Issuing Common Equity: The Role of Registration Choice. Quarterly Journal of Finance and Accounting. Vol: 47, Issue: 4, Page: 57-85.
  • Bethel, J.E., Krigman, L.A. (2009). Managing the Costs of Issuing Common Equity: The Role of Registration Choice . Quarterly Journal of Finance and Accounting. Vol: 47, Issue: 4, Page: 55-85.
  • Krigman, L.A., Cook, D.O., Leach, J.C. (2004). On the Timing and Execution of Open Market. Review of Financial Studies, The. Vol: 17, Issue: 2, Page: 398-463.
  • Krigman, L.A., Cook, D.O., Leach, J.C. (2003). An Analysis of SEC Guidelines for Executing. The Journal of Business. Vol: 76, Issue: 2, Page: 289-315.
  • Aggarwal, R.K., Krigman, L.A., Womack, K.L. (2003). Strategic IPO Underpricing, Information Momentum, and Lockup Expiration Selling. Journal of Financial Economics. Vol: 66, Issue: 1, Page: 105-137. Elsevier.
  • Krigman, L.A., Shaw, W.H., Womack, K.L. (2001). Why Do Firms Switch Underwriters?. Journal of Financial Economics. Vol: 60, Issue: 2-3, Page: 245-284.
  • Krigman, L.A., Shaw, W.H., Womack, K.L. (1999). The Persistence of IPO Mispricing and the Predictive Power of Flipping. The Journal of Finance. Vol: 54, Issue: 3, Page: 1015-1044.

Book Chapters

  • Bethel, J.E., Hevert, K.T., Krigman, L.A. (2014). Creating and Conserving Shareholder Wealth in Emerging Markets: Recent Evidence: Progress in Economics Research. Vol: 28, Page: 1-18. Nova Science Publishers, Inc..
  • Krigman, L.A., Black, H., Kane, E. (2010). "Banking and the Capital Markets: New International Perspectives": Managing the Cost of Issuing Common Equity: The Role of Registration Choice. Page: Chapter 9. World Scientific Press.

Other

  • Krigman, L.A., Jeffus, W. (in press). IPO Pricing as a Function of your Investment Banks' Past Mistakes: The Case of Facebook. Columbia Law School Blue Sky Blog. link

Presentations

  • Google in China Krigman, L. Babson Brown Bag, Babson (2023)
  • CEO Political Upbringing and Climate Change Performance: Role of Blue vs. Red State Krigman, L. Babson Brown Bag, Babson (2022)
  • Discussion: The Timing of Corporate Buybacks: New Evidence from Repurchase Series Krigman, L. 2020 Financial Management Association, Virtual (2020)
  • The Importance of Non-CEO Inside Directors when CEOs Suddenly Depart Krigman, L. European Financial Management Association, Basel, Switzerland (2016)
  • IPO Pricing as a Function of your Investment Banks' Past Mistakes: The Case of Facebook Krigman, L. Jeffus, W. Paris Financial Management Conference, Paris, France (2015)
  • IPO Underwriting Syndicates: Do Social Ties Help Get a Seat at the Table? Krigman, L. 2013 FMA Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL (2013)
  • Disscussant - Investor Horizon and Innovation: Evidence from Private Equity Funds Krigman, L. AFFI Conference, (2012)
  • Grandstanding versus rent-seeking: the role of venture capital reputations in IPO markets Krigman, L. AFFI Conference, Paris, France (2012)
  • Currying Favor with Top Venture Capital Firms: the Role of IPO Underpricing and All-Star Coverage Krigman, L. Boston Area Finance Symposium, Bentley College, Waltham, MA (2011)
  • Currying Favor with Top Venture Capital Firms: the Role of IPO Underpricing and All-Star Coverage Krigman, L. Financial Management Association Annual Meeting, Denver, CO (2011)
  • Listing Choices and self-Regulation: the Experience of AIM Krigman, L. Financial Management Association Annual Meeting, Denver, CO (2011)
  • Currying Favor with Top Venture Capital Firms: the Role of IPO Underpricing and All-Star Coverage Krigman, L. Kaufman Entrepreneurial Finance and Innovation Conference, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA (2011)
  • Not all Buybacks are Created Equal: The Case of Accelerated Stock Repurchases Krigman, L. Financial Management Association Annual Meeting, New York, NY (2010)
  • Managing the Costs of Issuing Common Equity: The Role of Registration Choice Bethel, J. Krigman, L. Midwest Finance Association Meetings, San Antonio, TX (2008)
  • Undisclosed Krigman, L. Undisclosed, University Of Missouri-Columbia (2008)
  • Undisclosed Krigman, L. Undisclosed, Northeastern University (2008)
  • Undisclosed Krigman, L. Undisclosed, Case Western University (2008)
  • Costs of Issuing Common Equity: Information Asymmetry and Registration Choice Krigman, L. 2006 AFFI French Finance Association International Conference, Paris, France (2006)
  • Undisclosed Krigman, L. Undisclosed, Brandeis University (2006)
  • The Costs of Issuing Common Equity: Information Asymmetry and Registration Choice Krigman, L. 2005 Financial Management Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, USA (2005)
  • Unallocated Shelf Registration: Why Doesn’t Everybody Use it? Equity Issuance, Managerial Choice and Market Reaction Krigman, L. 2005 Frontiers of Finance Conference, Bonaire, Netherland Antilles (2005)
  • Undisclosed Krigman, L. Undisclosed, University of Texas at Dallas (2005)
  • Undisclosed Krigman, L. Undisclosed, Boston College (2004)
  • Undisclosed Krigman, L. Undisclosed, University of Alabama (2004)
  • Undislcosed Krigman, L. Undislcosed, Boston University (2004)
  • Undisclosed Krigman, L. Undisclosed, Purdue (2003)
  • Undisclosed Krigman, L. Undisclosed, Tulane (2003)
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Professional Services

  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer Journal of Banking and Finance (2014 - Present)
  • Committee Member Foundation for Metrowest Investment Committee (2010 - Present)
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer Referee (1997 - Present)

Professional Memberships

  • American Finance Association (2003 - Present)
  • Financial Management Association (2003 - Present)
  • Western Finance Association (2003 - Present)

Department & College Wide Services

  • Undergraduate Curriculum Review Committee (Fall 2020 - Fall 2021)
  • Framing the Future Steering Committee (Fall 2019 - Spring 2020)
  • CCD Company Partner Lunch (Fall 2019)
  • CCD New York Investment Banking Trip (Fall 2019)
  • Present Tenure Case to ADMB (Summer 2019 - Fall 2019)
  • Junior Faculty Mentor Committee (Fall 2017 - Spring 2018)
  • Faculty Search Committee (Summer 2017 - Winter 2018)
  • Babson Investment Banking Association Faculty Advisor (Spring 2012 - Winter 2018)