Essays about: "Golden Parachutes"

Found 2 essays containing the words Golden Parachutes.

  1. 1. A study on CEO organizational identification, the propensity to be acquired, and bid premiums

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

    Author : Oscar Kock; Simon Sjögren; [2020]
    Keywords : Organizational identification; M A; Agency problems; Corporate governance; Golden parachutes;

    Abstract : We examine whether the propensity to be acquired is lower for companies with CEOs who identify strongly with their organization compared to those that do not, while further distinguishing if this effect is amplified by the CEO also being a board member. Additionally, the study examines if the bid premium accepted is higher for CEOs with high organizational identification relative to other CEOs. READ MORE

  3. 2. Age Is Not Just a Number: A study on CEO age and the propensity to be acquired

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Niklas Mattsson; Marcus Rosengren; [2017]
    Keywords : CEO Age; M A; Agency Problems; Golden Parachutes; Executive Pay;

    Abstract : In common finance theory, all CEOs should act the same - namely to maximize shareholder value. This thesis examines the likelihood of a firm being acquired conditional to the age of the target CEO. READ MORE