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  1. 1. 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

  3. 2. The Country-of-Origin Effect in the Personal Care Market : A study on Swedish consumers’ perception of Chinese products

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Simon Andersson; Gustaf Persson; [2019]
    Keywords : Country-of-origin; COO; Country-of-origin effects; Product evaluation; Cultural differences; Made in China; Consumer behaviour; Purchase decision; Trust;

    Abstract : Title: The Country-of-Origin Effect in the Personal Care Market  Level: Final assignment for Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration Author: Simon Andersson and Gustaf Persson Supervisor: Jonas Kågström Date: 2019 – January Aim: The study aims to analyse Swedish consumers’ perceptions on the Country-of-Origin effects regarding Chinese products. Method: The study is based on a quantitative method. READ MORE

  4. 3. Water characterization at different process lines at AB Gustaf Kähr and quality requirements for wastewater

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för biologi och miljö (BOM)

    Author : Adam Helge Persson; [2017]
    Keywords : Water treatment; limit values; water treatment plant; pollutants;

    Abstract : The purpose of this essay was to assist AB Gustaf Kähr with their treatment of process water. A screening test was carried out in February 2016 order to identify the most hazardous substances and two interviews are made in order to get different perspectives on the issue of companies discharging wastewater into a recipient. READ MORE

  5. 4. Business Information  Systems on the Nordic Wholesale Market

    University essay from Fakulteten för ekonomi, kommunikation och IT

    Author : Karin Persson; Gustaf Posse; [2009]
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  6. 5. Private Equity and the Privatization of Public Companies - A Case Study

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Philip Bäckman; Björn Johansson; Gustaf Persson; [2007-08-16T13:10:04Z]
    Keywords : Private Equity; LBO; Buyouts; Swedish Stock Exchange; Value Creation; ;

    Abstract : Due to an increased search for profitable investments in a less volatile world, firms specialized in acquiring companies quoted on a stock exchange have been granted more and more attention by media. These firms, called private equity firms, seek potential target companies where rationalization and efficiency improvements can be achieved by going private. READ MORE