Essays about: "corporate finance transactions"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words corporate finance transactions.

1. 1. Spinning Gold: Unraveling the Secrets of Value Creation from Spin-offs

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

   Author : Andreas Groth; Fabian Bevanda; [2023]
   Keywords : Spin-Offs; Corporate Focus Hypothesis; Optimal Leverage Hypothesis;

   Abstract : This thesis explores the dynamics of value creation in American corporate spin-offs between 1995-2019 from the dual perspectives of the corporate focus and optimal leverage hypotheses. The research employs a comprehensive dataset of 164 cases, examining the impacts of spin-offs on long-term abnormal stock returns and both unadjusted and industry-adjusted operating performance. READ MORE

3. 2. And the similar shall lead: the role of the affinity bias in the Italian Venture Capital investment decisions

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Marco Parente; [2023]
   Keywords : Venture Capital; Behavioural Finance; Affinity bias;

   Abstract : This paper analyses the role of the affinity bias in the Italian Venture Capital (VC) ecosystem. The background idea is that, when seeking for investment opportunities, VC funds' partners may be subject to psychological biases and unintentionally prioritise founders who share with them cultural and genetic features. READ MORE

4. 3. The Impact of Board Gender Diversity on the Profitability of Insider Trading

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Frida-Maria Wallgren; Jakob Muhr; [2020]
   Keywords : Insider Trading; Board Gender Diversity; Corporate Governance; Asymmetric Information; Abnormal Returns; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Title: The Impact of Board Gender Diversity on the Profitability of Insider Trading Seminar Date: June 3, 2020 Course: BUSN79 Business Administration: Degree Project in Accounting and Finance Authors: Jakob Muhr & Frida-Maria Wallgren Advisor: Reda M. Moursli Keywords: Insider Trading, Board Gender Diversity, Corporate Governance, Asymmetric Information, Abnormal Returns Purpose: This study examines if gender diversity among the board of directors affects information disclosure and the profitability of insider trading. READ MORE

5. 4. The value of personality - Using algorithms and econometrics to analyze CEO conscientiousness and its impact on M&A performance

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Axel Gillmert; Henrik Persson; [2019-08-12]
   Keywords : M A performance; CEO acquisitiveness; Big Five personality traits; Conscientiousness;

   Abstract : Even after years of extensive and rigorous research, there is still a puzzling question relating to why managers keep engaging in M&A activities in spite of their tendency to destroy value for the shareholders of the acquiring firm. By seeking explanations in personality psychology, we examine the relationship between CEO conscientiousness, short-term stock market reactions and CEO acquisitiveness. READ MORE

6. 5. IPO Underpricing and tech valuation : An empirical study of the Swedish IPO market

   University essay from KTH/Nationalekonomi

   Author : Dennis Berggren; [2017]
   Keywords : IPO Underpricing; Corporate Finance; Technology firms; Valuation;

   Abstract : The closing price first day of trading has historically been found to exceed the offer price set in IPOs, implying that many issuing firms tend to leave money on the table in their IPO. This thesis examines the level of IPO underpricing in Sweden using unique data of IPO transactions on the largest Swedish stock exchanges during 2010-2016. READ MORE