Essays about: "Relative size of the target firm"

Found 4 essays containing the words Relative size of the target firm.

1. 1. M&A and firm performance

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Kevin Lundberg; Anton Fors; [2023]
   Keywords : Mergers and Acquisitions; Relative size of the target firm; Cumulative abnormal return; The Efficient Market Hypothesis; Swedish market; Business and Economics;

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3. 2. To buy or not to buy - public or private. A study regarding the announcement effect and value creation in different types of M&A transactions

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Isabella Lendt; Petter Lindkvist; [2015]
   Keywords : M As; Private firm discount; Event study; Regression analysis; Announcement effect; Mergers; Acquisitions; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the abnormal returns for the acquiring firms surrounding M&A announcements. The emphasis of the study lies on examining the difference in abnormal returns between acquiring public and private firms. READ MORE

4. 3. Adding Value through Cross-Border M&A: Evidence from the Netherlands

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Abdullah Al Masud; Timon Den Hertog; [2014]
   Keywords : Cross-Border; Mergers and Acquisitions M A ; The Netherlands; Event Study; Cumulative Abnormal Returns CAR ; Determinants of Value Creation; Relative Deal Size; Legal Status of Target; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Purpose: The aim of this thesis is to research corporate geographic diversification to determine if cross-border M&A involving Dutch acquirers and a selection of countries are value-enhancing for Dutch acquirers. Moreover we will aim to identify variables which influence value-creation in Dutch cross-border M&A. READ MORE

5. 4. Pricing Difficulties in Mergers & Acquisitions – Public versus Private target

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Paula Petersson; Eric Szabo; [2014]
   Keywords : Mergers; Acquisitions; Announcement Effect; Event Study; Private firm discount; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : With the intention to provide new evidence valid for the Scandinavian market the thesis aims to; (I) examine the announcement effect for acquiring companies, where the emphasis lies on the difference between acquiring Public targets compared to Private targets, and (II) investigate the relation between abnormal returns and variables found significant in previous research. The concept of mergers and acquisitions is briefly introduced followed by relevant theories offering explanations to the occurrence of the announcement effect. READ MORE