Essays about: "minority shareholders"

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  1. 1. Family firms and M&A value creation: Lessons from the Swedish market

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Isak Mölzer; Samuel Philip; [2023]
    Keywords : Family firms; Family ownership; M A; Corporate governance;

    Abstract : This study examines the effect of family ownership on acquirer value creation through mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Sweden. Sweden makes an interesting case with a high presence of family firms, dual-class share structures, and pyramid holdings, along with strong minority shareholder protection. READ MORE

  3. 2. Tanzania’s Perception of Scandinavian Investments in Tanzanian SMEs

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Luise Kaufmann; [2021]
    Keywords : Tanzanian SMEs; Scandinavian investors; perception of investments; survival and growth; Tanzanian regulations;

    Abstract : Tanzania is developing and their small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can support economic, social, and technological development. Foreign direct investments (FDI) help Tanzania to sustain its businesses financially. How Tanzanian SMEs perceive the dependence on other countries' investors is unclear. READ MORE

  4. 3. Payout policy in family firms : A study on payout levels and dividend smoothing in Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Patrick Bolin; Carl Widerberg; [2019]
    Keywords : Family firms; payouts; dividends; dual-class shares; expropriation; dividend smoothing;

    Abstract : This study investigates payouts in Swedish family firms by focusing on both the level and speed of adjustment of dividends. In addition, the use of dual-class shares in family firms is examined to further identify potential drivers of payout differences between family-controlled companies and non-family firms. READ MORE

  5. 4. Ownership Structure's Effect on Dividend Payout Policy - A study on controlling shareholders' effect on dividend payout ratios of Swedish listed firms through a corporate governance perspective

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Matilda Dieden Bengtsson; Mikaela Österberg; [2019]
    Keywords : Ownership Structure; Nasdaq OMX Stockholm; Agency Costs; Dividend Payout; Controlling Shareholder;

    Abstract : Swedish firms' distinct ownership structures with high prevalence of controlling shareholders and separation of ownership and control via the use of dual class shares creates potential for large conflicts of interests between controlling shareholders and minority shareholders. Dividend payouts can act as a device for restricting these agency conflicts by disgorging cash to minority shareholders. READ MORE

  6. 5. European Takeover Law and the Freedom of Establishment: Towards Efficient Regulation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Christopher Phiri; [2018]
    Keywords : European Takeover Bids Directive; Disclosure Requirements; Mandatory Bid Rule; Board Neutrality Rule; Breakthrough Rule; Squeeze-Out Right; Sell-Out Right; Independent Expert Opinion; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The European Takeover Bids Directive has been at the centre of criticism since it was adopted on 21 April 2004. This study adds a voice to the enduring discourse on the extent to which the Directive is fit for purpose. READ MORE