Essays about: "Short-Term Shareholder Wealth"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words Short-Term Shareholder Wealth.

  1. 1. The Perception and Impact of Cultural Differences in Cross-Border Acquisitions - An analysis of how cultural differences affect the post-acquisition performance of acquiring companies in cross-border acquisitions

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Adam Lundquist; Sebastian Strömland; [2022-08-18]
    Keywords : Cross-border M A; Cross-border acquisitions; Cultural differences; Cultural distance; Hofstede 6D; M A performance; Cumulative Abnormal Return in M A;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the relationship between cultural differences and the post-acquisition performance of cross-border acquisitions. Cross-border transactions have increased substantially in the last decades which has led to an increase in studies interested in finding key drivers of performance in these transactions. READ MORE

  2. 2. Does Sustainability Matter? Analysis of the Impact of Corporate Sustainability on Financial Markets in the Context of Acquisitions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Jonas Dittrich; Alice Serenhov; [2022]
    Keywords : Corporate Sustainability; Sustainability; Mergers and Acquisitions; Financial Markets; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The concept of sustainable investing has gained importance in recent years, considering the growing share of sustainable investments compared to the total volume of global investments. The rise of sustainable investment has not only led to changes on the part of investors, but also to changes of a strategic nature on the part of companies. READ MORE

  3. 3. Do spin-offs create shareholder value? The Nordic context

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Holger Heed; Niklas Blidholm Svensson; [2022]
    Keywords : Corporate restructuring; Spin-off; Announcement effect; Abnormal return;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the magnitude- and determinant factors of the short-term abnormal returns upon announcing voluntary corporate spin-offs. The sample consists of 88 completed Nordic spin-off transactions, announced between 2001 and 2021. READ MORE

  4. 4. Is China Crossing the Line?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Martin Eriksson; Victoria Helin; Alice Serenhov; [2021]
    Keywords : Cumulative Abnormal Return; Cross-border M A; Trading Halt; Trading Suspension; Short-Term Shareholder Wealth; China; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose To examine if Chinese acquirers create short-term shareholder wealth through cross-border acquisitions, measured by fluctuations of the stock price of the acquiring firm. Additionally, to investigate if industrial, institutional and cultural independent variables affect the cumulative abnormal returns. READ MORE

  5. 5. COVID-19's Impact on the European M&A Environment: A study about acquirers' short-term performance

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Carl Davidsson; Kristoffer Brandt; [2021]
    Keywords : Abnormal Returns; Cumulative Abnormal Returns CARs ; COVID-19; Merger and Acquisitions M As ; bidders acquirers; targets.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: The main purpose of this study is to examine how the short-term performance of European acquirers, following M&A announcements, has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, this study also aims to examine how diversifying M&As have been affected, and whether acquirers’ firm value demonstrated a positive relationship with CARs during the pandemic. READ MORE