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  1. 1. What drives leverage in Swedish LBOs?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Felicia Berglund; Billy Mähler; [2023]
    Keywords : Leveraged Buyout; LBO; Private Equity; PE; Leverage;

    Abstract : The capital structure of leveraged buyout (LBO) companies often differs dramatically from that of other companies. What factors drive the amount of leverage in LBO transactions are often contrasted by two different views in previous research. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Final Act: A Comprehensive Analysis of The Private Equity Exit Processes

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

    Author : Benjamin Zarif; Adam Holgén; [2023]
    Keywords : Private Equity; Exit; Divestment; Theory of Planned Behaviour; Investor Behaviour;

    Abstract : This thesis draws upon eight in-depth interviews, with top-level executives in the Private Equity industry to explore the overlooked divestment phase of the investment process. The study aims to provide insights into the divestment process and the significant factors that influence its outcomes. READ MORE

  4. 3. Volatility Timing using Machine Learning - An Application to a Signal Based Portfolio

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Filippa Lövgren; Julian Marvin Ulmer; [2022]
    Keywords : Machine Learning; Support Vector Machines; VIX; Volatility Timing; Portfolio Construction; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Recent events such as the covid-19 pandemic and the Russian-Ukrainian war have led to a tremendous increase in volatility, making financial markets riskier for investors. To see whether investors can counteract or profit from such risk, we develop a volatility timed trading strategy. READ MORE

  5. 4. Market Timing Theory of Capital Structure : A Panel Data Regression Study of Swedish Real Estate Firms

    University essay from KTH/Fastighetsföretagande och finansiella system

    Author : Gustav Kornher; Oliver Stiernström; [2022]
    Keywords : Capital Structure; Market Timing Theory; Corporate Finance; Real Estate Economics; Kapitalstruktur; Market-timing; Företagsfinansiering; Fastighetsekonomi;

    Abstract : In 2002, Baker and Wurgler posited that capital structure is the cumulative outcome of past attempts to time the equity market. Due to this theory´s recent introduction it has not been subjected to the same comprehensive testing as other financing theories. READ MORE

  6. 5. Assessment of the Agroecological Potential of Biostimulatory Effects : originating from Effective Microorganisms (EM) in terms of Environmental and Socioeconomic Aspects

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Tania Schwarzer; [2022]
    Keywords : effective microorganisms; agroecology; biostimulants; beneficial microorganisms; lactic acid bacteria; bokashi; semi-structured interviews; interpretative phenomenological approach;

    Abstract : Environmental pollution, resource depletion and climate change are related to imbalances in the farming system. Effective microorganisms are seen as a possible solution to these problems. READ MORE