Essays about: "corporate MERGER"
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1. Currency and Valuation Effects on Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansieringAbstract : This thesis explores the impact of micro- and macroeconomic factors on cross-border merger and acquisition (M&A) decisions, focusing on the influence of currency movements and firm valuations. Employing a quantitative approach, it examines foreign investors' attitudes towards economies with depreciating currencies, hypothesizing that firms in financially stronger countries are more likely to acquire firms in weaker economies. READ MORE
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2. Textual Attributes of Integrated Reports and Economic Benefits: Evidence from a voluntary setting
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansieringAbstract : This paper examines the economic benefits associated with textual attributes of Integrated Reports. Integrated Reporting is a corporate disclosure combining financial and non-financial information, and has since 2010 been mandatory for firms listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. READ MORE
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3. R&D Integration Between Subsidiary Companies : A Case Study in the Commercial Vehicle Industry
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Through mergers and acquisitions, automotive manufacturers can gain access to intellectual property and the ability to release advanced products and services at a faster pace and a decreased cost. This is achieved through integrating the product development capabilities of the merged or acquired companies. READ MORE
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4. ESG performance, a driver for shareholder value creation? Evidence from mergers and acquisitions
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : With an increasing demand for firms to become more sustainable, business managers are increasingly using merger and acquisition (M&A) investments as a tool to enhance both environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance and corporate financial performance (CFP). This study aims to further understand the impact of ESG performance as a factor for creating shareholder value for the acquirers by 1) examining the impact of target firms' ESG performance on acquirer abnormal returns and 2) examining whether high ESG performing targets can help enhance the ESG performance of the acquirer. READ MORE
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5. CSR and Value Creation: Does CSR Performance Affect Merger Outcome?
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomiAbstract : With the ever-increasing global challenges, the world is facing, sustainability continues to be a major focus in society. Consequently, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is becoming an increasingly common topic of discussion for businesses. Today, firms are dedicating more resources to CSR than ever. READ MORE