Essays about: "Foundation-owned Firms"

Found 2 essays containing the words Foundation-owned Firms.

1. 1. 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

3. 2. Foundation vs. Non-Foundation - A study of ownership structure and financial performance in the pharmaceutical industry

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Maggie Bogert; Jessica Malmström; [2015-07-07]
   Keywords : Foundation owned companies; Non-foundation owned companies; Research and Development; Profit Maximization; Ownership; Financial performances; Pharmaceutical;

   Abstract : This study focuses on the ownership structure in the pharmaceutical industry with emphasis on foundations and their impact on financial performance. Our study will examine whether non-foundation owned companies perform better than the foundation owned. We will also further discuss the advantages and disadvantages of foundation ownership. READ MORE