Essays about: "ESG M A"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words ESG M A.

1. 1. 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

3. 2. The ESG Advantage: Exploring the Relationship Between Sustainability and Corporate Acquisitions

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Alice Rosberg Kronholm; Ebba Glenngård; [2023]
   Keywords : ESG; M A; Bid Premium;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the impact of ESG scores on corporate acquisitions in Europe and the United States, examining whether firms with ESG scores are more likely to be acquired, and to which extent the ESG score of a target firm may affect the bid premium. Findings suggest that firms with an ESG score are more likely to be acquired compared to firms without, and that a high score implies a lower probability of being acquired compared to a low score. READ MORE

4. 3. Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Integration Mode for Enhancing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Performance

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Caiwei Chen; Muhamad Ario Wibisono; [2023]
   Keywords : Environmental; Social and Governance; Mergers and Acquisitions; Post-Merger Integration; Sam Miljömässiga; sociala och styrelserelaterade ESG ; Sammanslagningar och förvärv M A ; Efter-fusionsintegrering PMI ;

   Abstract : This thesis addresses the critical issue of incorporating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations in the context of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) integration. As companies face increasing pressure to align their business strategies with sustainable practices, understanding how different MA integration modes can facilitate the implementation of ESG enhancements within merged companies becomes imperative. READ MORE

5. 4. ESG Performance - Effect on acquisition premium

   University essay from

   Author : Tintin Almqvist; Fredrik Wendt; [2022-07-01]
   Keywords : ESG; Environmental; Social; Governance; Mergers Acquisition M A ; Acquisition; Premium; Gender Diversity; Board Structure;

   Abstract : From a target perspective we investigate how environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance affects the premium paid in acquisitions. ESG has been growing in importance during the last decade, and reporting of non-financial data is increasing. READ MORE

6. 5. ESG performance, a driver for shareholder value creation? Evidence from mergers and acquisitions

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Sebastian Bergström Jonsson; Felicia Sandersnäs; [2022-06-30]
   Keywords : Environmental; social; Environmental; social; and governance ESG performance; Mergers and acquisitions M A ; Value creation; Stakeholder theory; Shareholder theory; Event study; Abnormal returns;

   Abstract : With an increasing demand for firms to become more sustainable, business managers are increasingly using merger and acquisition (M&A) investments as a tool to enhance both environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance and corporate financial performance (CFP). This study aims to further understand the impact of ESG performance as a factor for creating shareholder value for the acquirers by 1) examining the impact of target firms' ESG performance on acquirer abnormal returns and 2) examining whether high ESG performing targets can help enhance the ESG performance of the acquirer. READ MORE