Essays about: "Takeovers"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 56 essays containing the word Takeovers.
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16. European Takeover Law and the Freedom of Establishment: Towards Efficient Regulation
University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionenAbstract : The European Takeover Bids Directive has been at the centre of criticism since it was adopted on 21 April 2004. This study adds a voice to the enduring discourse on the extent to which the Directive is fit for purpose. READ MORE
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17. Minority Discount in Publicly Traded Firms
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : This paper examines the minority discount due to lack of control by looking at tender offer premiums on Swedish publicly traded firms from 2007 to 2018. We analyze how ownership structure, the acquired stake and distribution of shares affect the minority discount. READ MORE
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18. Shark Repellents : Predicting the Takeover-Likelihood by Means of Pre-emptive Anti-Takeover Provisions & Key Performance Indicators
University essay from Umeå universitet/FöretagsekonomiAbstract : This study is concerned with public companies (listed on the stock exchange) which are threatened by an unwanted takeover-attempt. Particularly, the investigation is centered around opportunities for such companies to defend themselves against hostile takeovers. READ MORE
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19. The association between acquisition premia and target size in the EU setting
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansieringAbstract : The aim of this bachelor thesis is to determine the association between target size and acquisition premia in intra-EU corporate takeovers and moreover whether this association holds in the period following the global financial crisis in 2008. Using a data set of 919 intra-EU deals between 2005-2017 and controlling for a wide variety of target-firm and deal characteristics, we demonstrate a robust negative relationship between acquisition premia and target size. READ MORE
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20. Takeover prediction: A study in predicting takeover targets in Sweden
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansieringAbstract : Takeovers are in general associated with bid premiums, giving rise to substantial stock returns for shareholders. This thesis investigates whether it is possible to accurately predict takeovers of Swedish firms using public information, as this would provide an opportunity to exploit bid premiums. READ MORE