Essays about: "acquirers"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 94 essays containing the word acquirers.

  1. 1. When Worlds Collide: The Dynamics between M&A and Geopolitical Risk

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Nihat Anwar; Janik Simon; [2023]
    Keywords : Geopolitical Risk; Mergers and Acquisitions; Acquisition Likelihood;

    Abstract : We empirically investigate the relationship between geopolitical risk and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) between 1985-2022 by U.S. public acquirers, using the index of Caldara and Iacoviello (2022) as a proxy. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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. 3. Storskogen's portfolio diversification - A strategy for prosperity?

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Markus Johan Willem Ransved Nilsson; Gustaf Frumerie; [2023]
    Keywords : Serial acquirer; M A; Growth; Value Creation; Book-runners;

    Abstract : This case study provides an in-depth description of the fast-paced M&A compounder Storskogen which has received noticeable media attention since its IPO in October 2021. Through examining the market sentiment surrounding the public market entry, the underwriting process, and its business model, potential reasons for its volatile and relatively poor stock performance are put forward. READ MORE

  5. 4. Swedish Acquisitions With A Long-Term Perspective. Comparing the Performance of Single and Serial Acquirers.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Fanny Aleksandra Hulmi; Alessia Lovato; [2023]
    Keywords : M A; acquisitions; serial acquirers; long-term performance; BHAR.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This study examines the long-term post-acquisition performance of acquirers, both serial and single, in Sweden within a time frame spanning from 2000 to 2022. The post-acquisition performance is evaluated using a long-term event study, employing the Buy-and-Hold Abnormal Returns (BHAR) methodology. READ MORE

  6. 5. 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