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  1. 1. How do IPOs and SPACs differ in terms of post-listing performance, and how do insider and institutional ownership affect these differences?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Markus Henriksson; Theodor Hansson; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : SPACs; Special Purpose Acquisition Company; IPOs; Initial Public Offering; Ownership Structure; Abnormal Returns;

    Abstract : Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) are the two most prevalent alternatives for firms seeking to list on the stock exchange, which we examine in this study. We study numerous parameters impacting the abnormal returns of IPOs and SPACs and, compare their performance in the short-term and long-term using regressions and current literature to explain the discrepancies. READ MORE

  3. 2. Success Determinants of Nordic Tender Offers

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Andrei Shakolin; Oleksandr Mliievskyi; [2023]
    Keywords : Tender Offer; Takeover; M A; Bid Premium; Nordic;

    Abstract : The study of 180 tender offers occurred between 2009 and 2023 tests how a set of specific factors affects the probability of the successful completion of the tender offer and compares the results with the industry views on the topic. The study shows that the probability of success of the tender offer is increased with bid premium size and irrevocable commitments, while factors like due diligence condition and entering the process as an interloper negatively affect the probability of success of the bid. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Hedging Premium

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Jakob Mathiasson; Philip Hausenkamph; [2022]
    Keywords : Risk Management; Hedging; Firm Value; Insider Ownership; Foreign Ownership; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Seminar Date: 2022-06-01 Course: BUSN79, Degree Project in Accounting and Finance Authors: Jakob Mathiasson & Philip Hausenkamph Examiner: Reda Moursli Key Words: Risk Management, Hedging, Firm Value, Insider Ownership, Foreign Ownership Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of hedging derivatives on firm valuation in present time, as well as the partial effect of different corporate ownership structures affecting the relationship between hedging and firm value. Methodology: The econometrical approach is based on a random effects model, however also complimented by a fixed effects model. READ MORE

  5. 4. Listed Property Company Valuation

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Marcus Runström; Ludvig Eksandh; [2022]
    Keywords : Listed Swedish property companies; Closed-end fund puzzle; Noise trader model; NAV premium and discount; Property company valuation;

    Abstract : Among stock market participants, the existence and persistence of deviations between a property company's market capitalization and Net Asset Value are well-recognized. This deviation has a clear link to the premiums and discounts to NAV of closed-end funds, which is referred to as the closed-end fund puzzle in financial economics. READ MORE

  6. 5. 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