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  1. 1. When Worlds Collide: The Dynamics between M&A and Geopolitical Risk

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Nihat Anwar; Janik Simon; [2023]
    Keywords : Geopolitical Risk; Mergers and Acquisitions; Acquisition Likelihood;

    Abstract : We empirically investigate the relationship between geopolitical risk and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) between 1985-2022 by U.S. public acquirers, using the index of Caldara and Iacoviello (2022) as a proxy. READ MORE

  3. 2. Delving into the acquisitive nature of distressed firms

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Saiyara Naoshin Meem; Mykola Shylin; [2022]
    Keywords : Financial Distress; Distressed Acquisitions; Diversification; Distressed Acquirers; Diversifying Acquisitions; Cross-border; Cross-Industry; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : After observing cases of financially distressed firms engaging in diversifying acquisitions, the motivation for this thesis was found. The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the role played by diversification through cross-border and/or cross-industry acquisition in change in financial distress of the acquirer. READ MORE

  4. 3. Distressed Mergers and Acquisitions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Stefan Pelov; Hong Hanh Nguyen; [2018]
    Keywords : Bidder Default Risk; Distressed Acquisitions; Default Risk; Distance-to-Default; Financing Methods; Mergers and Acquisitions; Probability of Default; Risk Effects; Target’s Distress Level; Business and Economics;

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  5. 4. Corporate Governance and Turnaround: Lessons for International Acquisitions of Distressed Firms : The case of Krenholm, Estonian textile manufacturer

    University essay from Företagsekonomi

    Author : Elena Shabrova; Juan Manuel Figueroa Bolaños; [2012]
    Keywords : corporate governance; turnaround; international mergers and acquisitions; distressed firms; post-acquisition integration;

    Abstract : Background: In the context of rapid market development and globalization, the role of corporate governance has become crucial in determining firm’s direction, control and performance. No substantial investigation has been made to explain the role of corporate governance in the context of widely used strategy for organizational growth – mergers and acquisitions (M&A). READ MORE

  6. 5. Cross-border M&A, Exchange rates and its implications for Fire Sale Acquisitions

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Mattias Fransson; [2010]
    Keywords : FDI; M A; Exchange rates; Depreciations; Fire Sale;

    Abstract : There is limited research of the commonly expressed notion that foreign firms acquire assets abroad at cheap prices during periods or weak currency, often referred to as foreign direct investment (FDI) fire sales. I study this phenomenon empirically by collecting transaction data and acquisition pricings for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in and between the Euro area, United Kingdom (UK), United States (US) and Sweden during 1999-2009. READ MORE