Essays about: "cash control thesis"
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1. Value of decision control mechanisms in avoiding free cash flow drawbacks in the first place
University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : This thesis examines the utilization of internal controls as means of facilitating effective use of free cash flow (FCF) by managers, with the aim of preventing potential issues that may distort their relationship with shareholders. The objective was to understand the means of mitigating FCF issues by identifying internal controls within the companies to guarantee the effective utilization of cash available while aligning decision making with companies’ strategy and performance. READ MORE
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2. The Perception and Impact of Cultural Differences in Cross-Border Acquisitions - An analysis of how cultural differences affect the post-acquisition performance of acquiring companies in cross-border acquisitions
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : This thesis examines the relationship between cultural differences and the post-acquisition performance of cross-border acquisitions. Cross-border transactions have increased substantially in the last decades which has led to an increase in studies interested in finding key drivers of performance in these transactions. READ MORE
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3. Determinants of the Payment Methods in Mergers and Acquisitions
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : The aim of this thesis is to investigate the determinants of mergers and acquisitions method of payment in the US in the 2003-2019 period. The relationships between firm and deal characteristics as well as macroeconomic variables and the method of payment in M&A deals in the US are analyzed. READ MORE
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4. DOES IT PAY TO BE ESG? : An empirical analysis of sustainability in the Nordic countries from a risk and valuation perspective
University essay from Umeå universitet/FöretagsekonomiAbstract : In the field of sustainable finance, Environmental-, Social- and Governance-ratings (ESG) have become an acknowledged measurement of a firm's sustainability performance. The increased awareness of sustainability issues in today's society is undeniable. READ MORE
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5. Portfolio optimization using factor models
University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistikAbstract : In this thesis model predictive control (MPC) is used to dynamically optimize a portfolio where data is sampled at the closing price. Previous research has shown that MPC optimization applied on financial data can yield a portfolio that exceeds the value of traditional portfolio strategies. READ MORE