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1. 1. External Factors’ Effect on CEO Overconfidence in Mergers and Acquisitions: Board Composition and Monitoring

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Joel Johansson; Jesper Olvebrink; [2013]
   Keywords : Overconfidence; Behavioral Finance; Monitoring; Cross-Sectional Regression; Corporate Governance; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this report is to examine the presence of CEO overconfidence in Sweden, and how monitoring of the board of directors affects the overconfidence in CEOs in Sweden. Methodology: Two proxies were used to measure overconfidence: OC1 which measured CEO insider trading, and OC2 which measured CEO portrayal in media. READ MORE

3. 2. Corporate Governance and Turnaround: Lessons for International Acquisitions of Distressed Firms : The case of Krenholm, Estonian textile manufacturer

   University essay from Företagsekonomi

   Author : Elena Shabrova; Juan Manuel Figueroa Bolaños; [2012]
   Keywords : corporate governance; turnaround; international mergers and acquisitions; distressed firms; post-acquisition integration;

   Abstract : Background: In the context of rapid market development and globalization, the role of corporate governance has become crucial in determining firm’s direction, control and performance. No substantial investigation has been made to explain the role of corporate governance in the context of widely used strategy for organizational growth – mergers and acquisitions (M&A). READ MORE