Essays about: "Equity ownership structures"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words Equity ownership structures.

1. 1. Something's in the Air: Exploring Wind Power Investment Incentives in Sweden

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Herman Rogefors; William Karlsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Wind Power; Merit Order Effect; Swedish Electricity Market; Firm Profitability; Investments;

   Abstract : Swedish wind power generation levels have shifted materially over the last decade, nearly accounting for 20% of the total electricity supply by the end of 2021. Along with rapid infrastructure development, industry ownership structures have changed, and foreign equity in wind power is estimated to increase from 36% in 2016 to 66% in 2024. READ MORE

3. 2. Ownership structure and accounting quality: A study on Swedish private equity backed companies

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

   Author : Oscar Cederholm; Gustaf Persson; [2023]
   Keywords : Private equity; Accounting quality; Earnings management; Discretionary accruals; Timely loss recognition;

   Abstract : This study investigates how private equity ('PE') ownership affects the accounting quality of its portfolio companies. By using a unique sample of private Swedish PE-backed companies and a non-PE-backed control group, our findings indicate that PE-backed firms exhibit lower accounting quality when measured as discretionary accruals. READ MORE

4. 3. Owning The Wave: Equity Ownership Structures and OMX-Stock Returns During the Covid-19 Crisis

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Robin Caminger; Edvin Nilsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Equity ownership structures; Blockholders; Ownership Concentration; Equity Identity;

   Abstract : This paper examines if Swedish equity ownership structures provided corporate immunity to the Covid-19 crisis. Our paper shows that it is the joint effect of ownership concentration and equity identity that is an important determinant of firm value during an economic crisis. READ MORE

5. 4. Bang for the Buck : Achieving effective shareholder engagement through dialogues

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

   Author : Ylvali Busch; [2020]
   Keywords : Shareholder engagement; engagement dialogues; equity funds; corporate sustainability; Aktieägarinflytande; påverkansdialoger; hållbara företag; aktivt förvaltade aktiefonder;

   Abstract : The consolidation of corporate ownership into the hands of large institutional investors has resulted in growing expectations that actors in the financial system should leverage their positions of ownership to improve corporate sustainability. In other words, institutional investors are expected to take a greater responsibility for the transition towards a greener economy by becoming active owners. READ MORE

6. 5. Profit-driven vs. purpose-driven? A study of the prevalence and implications of foundation ownership

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Jan Wocalewski; Jesper Björkman; [2019]
   Keywords : Foundation-owned Firms; Corporate Governance; Agency Theory; Intrinsic Motives;

   Abstract : Examining the Stockholm Stock Exchange between 1999-2017, we find that foundation-owned firms on average stand for about 50 percent of the total market capitalization and 15 percent of the total number of firms, illustrating the large prevalence and implications foundations have on the Swedish business society. We identify four different categories of foundations; Family, Non-Family, Employee, and Government foundations, where the first is the largest regarding both total firms and total market capitalization. READ MORE