Essays about: "Shareholders"

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1. 1. The Effects of Ownership Structure on Earnings Management in Public listed firms in Nigeria.

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Jumoke Fiyinfolu Osibuamhe; Tolulope Odunayo Ogwumike; [2023-07-04]
   Keywords : Earnings management; Ownership structure; Managerial; Institutional; Highest holder; Nigeria; entrenchment;

   Abstract : The efficacy of corporate governance is enhanced when managers demonstrate a willingness to act in a manner that is contrary to the preferences of shareholders. An instance of management's potential disregard for shareholders' interests is the employment of accounting accruals as a means of manipulating earnings for management purposes. READ MORE

3. 2. The recruitment process to corporate boards - A qualitative study investigating female underrepresentation

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Johanna Berg; Lina Holmqvist; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : recruitment; social network; gender; equality; social structures; female underrepresentation;

   Abstract : This research put emphasis on the election committee and its role in the recruitment process for corporate boards. Particularly, it investigates the cause of female underrepresentation in the boardroom of corporations listed on the Swedish stock exchange. READ MORE

4. 3. From Tree Huggers to Money Makers: How ESG Scores Boost Corporate Financial Performance in the EU

   University essay from

   Author : Martin Ekendahl; Philippa Hedström; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : ESG score; financial performance; stakeholder theory; the EU; fixed effects model;

   Abstract : This thesis examines the relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores and financial performance as measured by both accounting- and market-based measures; Return on Assets and Tobin's Q. The study takes a particular focus on the European Union (EU), more specifically on companies operating in the region and the union's strong commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and more general efforts towards a more sustainable future. READ MORE

5. 4. Success Determinants of Nordic Tender Offers

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Andrei Shakolin; Oleksandr Mliievskyi; [2023]
   Keywords : Tender Offer; Takeover; M A; Bid Premium; Nordic;

   Abstract : The study of 180 tender offers occurred between 2009 and 2023 tests how a set of specific factors affects the probability of the successful completion of the tender offer and compares the results with the industry views on the topic. The study shows that the probability of success of the tender offer is increased with bid premium size and irrevocable commitments, while factors like due diligence condition and entering the process as an interloper negatively affect the probability of success of the bid. READ MORE

6. 5. Sustainability performance and market risk. A study of the banking sector

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Arvid Särkiniemi; Oskar Lindman; [2023]
   Keywords : risk; market risk; sustainability performance; corporate management; bank management; CSR; panel data; parametric VaR; non-parametric VaR; CVaR; VaR; Historical simulation; bank sector; the financial sector; ESG; financial performance.;

   Abstract : The financial crisis of 2007-2008 highlighted the societal impacts of bank risk-taking. A strong focus on maximizing profits for shareholders combined with a disregard for, and  underestimation of risks led to the downfall of large banks such as Lehman Brothers and multiple other banks getting bailed out by several governments and other banks. READ MORE