Essays about: "Dual-class IPOs"

Found 3 essays containing the words Dual-class IPOs.

  1. 1. IPO UNDERPRICING IN THE TECH SECTOR: IMPACT OF THE PROSPECTUS SUMMARY VARIABLES

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : André Ricardo da Fonseca Gonçalves; [2018-07-04]
    Keywords : IPO; underpricing; prospectus; tech; book-to-market; gross proceeds; underwriter spread; dual-class shares; underwriter reputation;

    Abstract : Aiming to provide guidance to researchers regarding publicly available factors associated with tech IPO underpricing, this thesis investigates the impact of the information contained on the prospectus summary on underpricing. In a sample of 131 tech IPOs listed in the U.S. READ MORE

  3. 2. IPO Underpricing and Ownership Structure : A Comparison of Family Firms and Non-Family Firms

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Erik Westin; Simon Wiklund; [2016]
    Keywords : Initial public offering; IPO; family firms; initial return; underpricing; dual class share structure;

    Abstract : Underpricing in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) is often used as a means of retaining control of the company when going public. Therefore, first day returns post-IPO can be substantial for investors. READ MORE

  4. 3. Dual-class Share Structure and IPO Long-run Performance: An Empirical Study of the Swedish IPO market

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Elisabet Åkesson; Tomi Lakkonen; [2008]
    Keywords : Dual-class IPOs; Long-Run Underperformance; Firm Valuation; Corporate Governance Mechanisms; Sweden;

    Abstract : This study analyzes the effects of a dual-class share structure on firm long-run underperformance following an IPO. The sample consists of 204 IPO firms during 1998-2007, whereof 86 had a dual-class share structure and 118 had a one-share one-vote structure. READ MORE