Essays about: "abnormal returns"

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1. 26. Cultural Distance’s Effect on Short-Term Acquisition Performance - Evidence from Swedish Acquirers

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Alia Rezai; Ludwig Lindau; Vilhelm Thorstenson; [2023]
   Keywords : Cultural distance; Masculinity; Uncertainty Avoidance; Short-term acquisition performance; Cumulative average abnormal returns; Cross-border acquisitions; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This quantitative study aims to investigate whether cultural distance has any significant effect on short-term acquisition performance, measured as abnormal returns for Swedish cross-border acquisitions. This study adds to previous literature through filling the gap where there has been a lack of a sample of Swedish acquirers, using a multi-measurement approach, and having a broad sample of acquisitions conducted in Europe between the years 2000-2022. READ MORE

3. 27. Dividend announcements and the price of stocks

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Markus Tyrstrup; [2023]
   Keywords : Dividend; Announcement; Abnormal Returns; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The goal of this thesis is to answer the question: Will a special cash dividend announcement from a company on NASDAQ GS create abnormal returns? This thesis will therefore find and measure abnormal returns surrounding a special cash dividend announcement. This is done by performing an event study, following the market model, consisting of 96 announcements from companies listed on the Nasdaq GS. READ MORE

4. 28. Lockup expiration after IPO : Potentially abnormal returns on the Swedish Stock Exchange?

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Timothy Flysjö; Filip Daberius; [2023]
   Keywords : Initial Public Offering; IPO; Lockup agreements; Abnormal returns; Lockup length; Private equity; Staggered Lockups; Event Study;

   Abstract : We examine 102 share lockup agreements following IPOs on the Swedish stock market and whether any abnormal returns exist in the days surrounding the expiration of lockup agreements. We also test three potential explanatory variables based on previous research, the length of the lockup agreement, the type of pre-IPO ownership for the firm (if it is backed by private equity or not), and if the lockup has multiple expiration dates (staggered lockup) or only one. READ MORE

5. 29. Sustainable investing in the Nordics : A comparative analysis of ESG portfolios

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Linus Gustavsson; Marcus Andersson; [2023]
   Keywords : ESG rating; ESG investing; Factor investing; Nordic ESG financial performance; sustainable finance;

   Abstract : Sustainability has become a pressing global issue due to environmental and social challenges caused by human activity which has led to a rise in sustainable investing, including ESG investing. Research on financial performance and sustainable investing have not only showed mixed results, but they are also generally conducted in greater markets such as the US, Europe, and Asia-pacific markets. READ MORE

6. 30. Reactions to Profit Warnings at the Stockholm Stock Exchange

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Samuel Hanning; Magne Ottersgård; [2023]
   Keywords : Profit Warnings; Cumulative Abnormal Return; Stockholm Stock Exchange; Event Study;

   Abstract : The aim of this study is to examine how profit warnings affect company valuation on companies listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange and what factors contribute to the valuation effects. Using an event study approach, we compute the cumulative abnormal returns following profit warnings between 2016 and 2022. READ MORE