Essays about: "Business valuations"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 24 essays containing the words Business valuations.

  1. 16. Sell-side equity analysts' decision process in varying business climates

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Henrik Lindquist; Jacob Sellman; [2013]
    Keywords : Sell-side equity analysts decision process; Sell-side equity analysts reports; Analysts decision process; Sell-side equity analysts; Content analysis;

    Abstract : This study examines what information that sell-side equity analysts base their decisions on regarding forecasts, valuations and stock recommendations. We also examine if varying business climates affects analysts' selection of information. READ MORE

  3. 17. A simulation study of two combinatorial auctions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : David Nordström; [2012]
    Keywords : PD auction; UCE auction; Combinatorial auction; Ascending auction; VCG payments; Strategy-proof; Primal-dual algorithm; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Combinatorial auctions allow buyers to express preferences over bun- dles of items. The Primal-Dual (PD) auction developed by de Vries et al. (2007) is an efficient ascending combinatorial auction which, given certain conditions on buyers valuations, achieves Vickrey-Clarke-Groves (VCG) payments. READ MORE

  4. 18. Cross-country differences in the reporting of business combinations: An empirical study of purchase price allocations

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Maria Johard; Hanna Löfgren; [2012]
    Keywords : business combinations; purchase price allocation; conservatism; transparency; IFRS 3;

    Abstract : Whether or not the introduction of the common, principles-based IFRS framework in 2005 has led to true harmonization of international accounting practice is a debated topic. An area where there is a potential of differing implementations of the standards is within the reporting of business combinations. READ MORE

  5. 19. Valuation Using Multiples - Accuracy and Error Determinants

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Johan Lillhage; Daniel Ek; [2012]
    Keywords : Valuation; Multiples; Accuracy; Error Determinants; Discounted Cash Flow model; DCF; Market Efficiency Hypothesis; Mispricing; Panel Data; Market to Book ratio; Firm Size; Volatility; R D.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to investigate how accurate multiple valuations are in relation to the DCF. Furthermore, the accuracy of equity and entity multiples will be compared. Finally, we will try to determine the factors underlying the valuation errors. READ MORE

  6. 20. Firm Valuation : Which model gives me the most accurate share price, the Dividend Discount Model or the Free Cash Flow to Equity model?

    University essay from IHH, Economics, Finance and Statistics

    Author : Gustav Claesson; [2011]
    Keywords : Valuation; Financial Models; FCFE; Dividend; Growth;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the applicability of the Free Cash Flow to Equity Model and the Dividend Discount Model on ten large cap firms on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. Moreover the author intends to examine whether these valuation methods differs in regards of the companies’ operational segment, business cycle and turnover. READ MORE