Essays about: "Gustav Axelson"

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  1. 1. Should I stay or should I go? - Exploring the causal operating performance impact of private equity ownership in family firms

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Gustav Axelson; Emil Berg; [2014]
    Keywords : Family firms; Succession; Private equity; LBO; Instrumental variable;

    Abstract : Using a unique dataset from Sweden, this paper explores the causal impact of private equity ownership on operating performance in family firms. We study 69 Swedish leveraged buyouts (LBOs) and find evidence that target firms become more profitable and grow much faster compared to a carefully selected control group. READ MORE