Essays about: "Dual-class"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 30 essays containing the word Dual-class.

  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. Corporate ownership and firm’s ESG performance : A study of Swedish listed firms.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Erina Liao; Farjana Haque Jesmin; [2023]
    Keywords : Corporate Social Responsibility; Corporate governance; Ownership Concentration;

    Abstract : Growing public awareness of corporate social responsibility (CSR), particularly corporate involvement in environmental, social, and governmental (ESG) issues, has led to extensive discussions on the factors that may influence corporate ESG performance. Prior literature has pointed out that ownership structure can be a crucial factor regarding a firm’s attitude and engagement in ESG. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Swedish Voting Premium : Empirical evidence of price spreads in dual-class shares

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Henry Forsman; Linus Werner; [2023]
    Keywords : dual-class firms; dual-class shares; voting premium; voting rights; price spreads; corporate governance; majority ownership; institutional ownership; liquidity;

    Abstract : This paper examines the relative price spreads between dual-class shares issued by the same firm on the Swedish market in order to investigate if a voting premium exists and what factors contribute to it. Previous research has found diverging explanations for the variation in price spreads between dual-class shares. READ MORE

  5. 4. Dual-class Shares and Innovation: Evidence from the Swedish Market

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : David Karl Nie; Ebba Åvall; [2023]
    Keywords : Dual-class shares; Innovation; Patents; Research Development;

    Abstract : Dual-class share structures have long been a controversial topic due to their separation between voting and cash flow rights. This thesis examines the relationship between dual-class share structures and innovation in Sweden. READ MORE

  6. 5. Payout Policy and Agency Concerns: A Study on Differences in Payout Ratios and Payout Mix between Dual and Single-Class Firms

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : John Sköld; Fredrik Santesson Ståhl; [2022]
    Keywords : Payout-policies; Dual-class; Single-class; Agency theory; Corporate Governance; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate if there is any difference in payout policies between firms that adopt a dual-class share structure compared to a single-class share structure. Methodology: We are using an unbalanced panel data set of firms that are listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange (SSE). READ MORE