Essays about: "Corporate Mergers and Acquisition"

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1. 1. Currency and Valuation Effects on Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions

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

   Author : Filip Vennerström; Madeleine Peters; [2024]
   Keywords : Firm valuation; Cross-Border M A; Foreign Direct Investment; Currency Devaluation and M A; Exchange Rate Impact and M A;

   Abstract : This thesis explores the impact of micro- and macroeconomic factors on cross-border merger and acquisition (M&A) decisions, focusing on the influence of currency movements and firm valuations. Employing a quantitative approach, it examines foreign investors' attitudes towards economies with depreciating currencies, hypothesizing that firms in financially stronger countries are more likely to acquire firms in weaker economies. READ MORE

3. 2. The effect of cross-border mergers & acquisitions as a driver of better corporate sustainability practices - A study on the post-acquisition context of selected target firms from Sri Lanka and Sweden

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Buddhini Erosha Jayasinghe; Farjana Rifat; [2023-07-19]
   Keywords : Mergers and acquisitions M A ; cross-border; sustainability; corporate sustainability practices; Corporate Social Responsibility CSR ; Environmental-Social-Governance ESG framework; target firm; stakeholder theory; resource-based view; acquirer; Sri Lanka; Sweden;

   Abstract : Companies typically strive to expand their realms. To do so, they rely on a series of organic and non-organic growth options, the latter including Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As). M&As continue to grow in number and frequency across national and regional borders in search of strategic complementarity. READ MORE

4. 3. Payment Method and Public Acquiror Returns: Evidence from the U.S. Market for Corporate Control

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Filip Toncev; [2023]
   Keywords : Mergers Acquisitions; Public Acquiror; Payment Method; Financial Stress; Abnormal Return;

   Abstract : This thesis examines the relationship between method of payment, financial stress, and acquiror abnormal returns using a sample of 676 acquisitions by NYSE, NYSE American, and Nasdaq listed non-financial, non-utility firms. In normal market conditions the results are generally consistent with previous findings, with stock acquisitions of private targets generating the highest abnormal returns. READ MORE

5. 4. 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

6. 5. Factors Influencing Post-Acquisition Integration During The Early Stages of Post-acquisition : A qualitative study on firm-level factors that affect post-acquisition integration in the Swedish construction industry

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

   Author : Erik Kristiansson; Samuel Andelin Andersson; [2023]
   Keywords : Mergers and Acquisitions M A ; Post-acquisition Integration; Swedish Construction Industry; Resource Based View RBV ; Transformational Leadership; Cultural integration Theory.;

   Abstract : This study is to investigate how acquiring firms within the Swedish construction industry work towards successful post-acquisition integration during the early stages of post-acquisition and which factors they consider when doing so. When researching the five cases, the study adopted a qualitative approach, using semi-structured interviews with five managers from acquiring firms to gather in-depth, first-hand data for thematic analysis. READ MORE