Essays about: "Seasoned"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 32 essays containing the word Seasoned.
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6. Is it cash o'clock?
University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : The purpose of this study is to further investigate how market timing and cash need rationale affects stock performance subsequent to a seasoned equity offering and, by doing so, to expand on previous literature on the subject of seasoned equity offerings and stock performance. In this thesis a quantitative approach taken by estimating buy-and-hold abnormal returns subsequent to a seasoned equity offering by the means of an event study. READ MORE
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7. INVESTMENT ADVICE FROM INSIDERS : The impact of Insider Trading on Long-Term IPO Stock Performance in Sweden
University essay from Umeå universitet/FöretagsekonomiAbstract : This thesis analyzes and evaluates the relationship between insider trading and the long-term stock performance of Initial Public Offerings (IPO) in Sweden. The study looks at firms that recently conducted an IPO and how the stock performance of the firm is impacted by insiders making transactions in their own stock. READ MORE
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8. Overvalued stock: M&A or SEO? A study of the performance and decision making of overvalued firms.
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomiAbstract : This study examines two ways of exploiting overvalued stock by US firms: Conducting a seasoned equity offering (SEO) or a stock swap acquisition. As market misvaluations provide short-term opportunities for managers to receive large potential gains, the decision of how to utilize stock overvaluation can have a significant impact on the value created. READ MORE
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9. Mandatory Gender Quotas vs. Voluntary Targets in Corporate Boards: Can we Expect Different Types of Women Being Hired? : Evidence from Norwegian and Australian Corporate Boards
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : The objective of this study is to empirically investigate the differences in human capital profile of new appointed female directors to corporate boards as a result of mandatory quotas and voluntary targets. By exploring differences in age, and human capital differences in board tenure, executive experience (CEO, CFO), number of qualifications, and the number of directorships held by these women, this study contributes to the important and current international public policy decision debate on relevance and wisdom of adopting a mandatory gender quota or introducing voluntary targets. READ MORE
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10. Seasoned Equity Offerings: The Market Reaction to the Disclosure of Intended Use of Proceeds - Evidence from Sweden
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomiAbstract : Using a hand-collected sample of 228 Seasoned Equity Offerings (SEOs) on the Swedish market between 2010 and 2019, we investigate the effect of the disclosure of intended use of proceeds on share price at announcement, distinguishing between firms raising money for investment purposes, refinancing purposes and general corporate purposes. Previous literature on the intended use of proceeds in SEOs finds that the market reacts less negatively to motives for investment in the disclosure. READ MORE
