Essays about: "Q factors"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 55 essays containing the words Q factors.
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1. The use of derivatives in corporate risk management - A value adding strategy?
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomiAbstract : Part I:This study highlights the role of active risk management of currency risk exposure within large listed non-financial European firms. In the aftermath of the global pandemic and invasion of Ukraine, many firm across the global has experienced challenges in terms of sustaining stable cash flows. READ MORE
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2. Corporate governance and financial institutions performance
University essay fromAbstract : The primary aim of this thesis was to examine the relationship between board independence and financial institutions performance, while also examining the moderation effect on the institutional factors of shareholder and creditor rights on the association between board independence and performance. Using 2000 firm year observations across 25 different countries, a panel data regression was conducted to develop understanding of said relationship. READ MORE
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3. From Tree Huggers to Money Makers: How ESG Scores Boost Corporate Financial Performance in the EU
University essay fromAbstract : This thesis examines the relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores and financial performance as measured by both accounting- and market-based measures; Return on Assets and Tobin's Q. The study takes a particular focus on the European Union (EU), more specifically on companies operating in the region and the union's strong commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and more general efforts towards a more sustainable future. READ MORE
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4. Deep Reinforcement Learning in Games Based on Extracted Features
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : FlappyBird is a popular mobile game that captured many people's attention because itwas easy to understand but difficult to perform --- players were often right on the edge ofsucceeding, which led to a strong desire to play again. The purpose of this project is to investigatethe possibility of using a neural network trained with reinforcement learning to play the game usingextracted features rather than raw images. READ MORE
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5. Underlying Success Factors of Swedish Acquiring Firms in a Thriving Market : A Quantitative Study About Performance Indicators in 2021
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : This thesis investigates abnormal returns for 60 Swedish acquiring firms within multipleindustries during a stock market peak. The research is limited to 2021, a year in which theM&A market saw an upswing in the number of transactions and volumes. READ MORE
