Essays about: "Shareholders"
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1. The Effects of Ownership Structure on Earnings Management in Public listed firms in Nigeria.
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : 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
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2. The recruitment process to corporate boards - A qualitative study investigating female underrepresentation
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : 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
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3. From Tree Huggers to Money Makers: How ESG Scores Boost Corporate Financial Performance in the EU
University essay fromAbstract : 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
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4. Success Determinants of Nordic Tender Offers
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomiAbstract : 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
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5. Sustainability performance and market risk. A study of the banking sector
University essay from Umeå universitet/FöretagsekonomiAbstract : 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