Essays about: "Small firms"

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  1. 11. Can Machine Be a Good Stock Picker?: Bridging the Gap between Fundamental Data and Machine Learning

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Tomoya Narita; Povilas Stankevicius; [2023]
    Keywords : Machine Learning; XGBoost; Relative Valuation; Convergence Trade;

    Abstract : We investigate the efficacy of historical accounting data and consensus forecasts for relative valuation of stocks, employing tree-based machine learning methods. We run an XGBoost model for monthly cross-sections of financial and pricing data of US equities from 1984 to 2021. READ MORE

  3. 12. 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 institutionen

    Author : Jacob Persson; Adam Sigvardsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Acquiring firms; 2021; market performance; M A;

    Abstract : 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

  4. 13. Macro-based Adjustment Factors for Valuations in Venture Capital

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Tomás Pinto; [2023]
    Keywords : Valuation; Start-ups; VCM; Multiples Approach; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This paper focuses on creating macro-based adjustment factors which can be applied to the valuation of start-up companies. Since start-up companies are private, market valuations are limited to events such as funding rounds or M&A transactions, which happen only at discrete points in time. READ MORE

  5. 14. Causality of small firm growth: Towards a model of relations among challenges SMEs face while growing, solutions to them and aspects of the context of the growth

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ahmet Selim Engin; Jakub Siller; [2023]
    Keywords : SME; Small firms; Growing; Firm growth; Process; Interconnectedness; Causality; Causal; Relations; Effects; Challenges; Solutions; Context; Growth aspects; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Even though researchers have investigated the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for decades, we know little about the challenges they face due to their growth, what are the aspects of the context in which they emerge, and how they are addressed. Current literature provides even less knowledge about the causality of SME growth. READ MORE

  6. 15. The Impact of Management Control Systems on Diversification Strategy Processes : A Study of Diversified Firms

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Kira Östlund; Naomi Akafare Akelmu; [2023]
    Keywords : Management Control Systems MCS ; Belief Controls; Interactive Controls; Boundary Controls; Diagnostic Controls; Diversification Strategy Processes DSP ; Initiation Stage; Searching Stage; Execution Stage;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this research is to examine how Management Control Systems (MCS) impact Diversification Strategy Processes (DSP) in diversified firms. Method: A qualitative research method was used where five different profiled managers participated in the research. READ MORE