Dr. Matthias Kahl

Biography

Matthias Kahl is a Dean’s Distinguished Visitor and adjunct assistant professor in the Finance area at UCLA Anderson School of Management. His research primarily focuses on corporate finance from both empirical and theoretical perspectives. Kahl’s main research interests include corporate restructuring, particularly in the areas of mergers and financial distress, as well as capital structure. He has contributed significantly to the fields of capital structure and corporate finance, exploring topics such as valuation, restricted stock, regulation, and corporate externalities. Kahl has published papers in prestigious journals including the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, and Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis. His academic journey includes previous positions as an assistant professor of finance at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Colorado at Boulder, as well as visiting assistant professor roles at the University of Texas at Austin and Indiana University. At UCLA Anderson, Kahl teaches various courses in corporate finance across undergraduate, MBA, Fully Employed MBA, Master of Accounting, and Ph.D. programs. He is known for his engaging teaching style and comprehensive knowledge of finance.

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