Essays about: "Mikaela Bengtsson"

Found 1 essay containing the words Mikaela Bengtsson.

  1. 1. Ownership Structure's Effect on Dividend Payout Policy - A study on controlling shareholders' effect on dividend payout ratios of Swedish listed firms through a corporate governance perspective

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Matilda Dieden Bengtsson; Mikaela Österberg; [2019]
    Keywords : Ownership Structure; Nasdaq OMX Stockholm; Agency Costs; Dividend Payout; Controlling Shareholder;

    Abstract : Swedish firms' distinct ownership structures with high prevalence of controlling shareholders and separation of ownership and control via the use of dual class shares creates potential for large conflicts of interests between controlling shareholders and minority shareholders. Dividend payouts can act as a device for restricting these agency conflicts by disgorging cash to minority shareholders. READ MORE