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1. 11. Design and Implementation of Corporate Actions on a Decentralized Securities Depository

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

   Author : Jonas Hedin; [2017]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Trading securities is a process that requires multiple trusted intermediaries to ensure that the trade is done correctly. The securities industry is therefore very slow and expensive; the central securities depository (CSD) being one of the main contributors to the disruption. READ MORE

3. 12. Cornerstone Investors on the Swedish IPO Market – Salvation or Damnation?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Jonathan Engman; Markus Leveen Pehrson; [2017]
   Keywords : Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Title: The effect of cornerstone investors on the Swedish IPO market - An event study on underpricing, aftermarket performance and effects of cornerstone investors Seminar date: 2017-05-29 Course: BUSN79: Degree Project in Accounting and Finance: Corporate Financial Management, Master level, 15 ECTS Authors: Jonathan Engman & Markus Levéen Pehrson Supervisor: Maria Gårdängen Purpose: The primary goal of this paper is to investigate cornerstone investor effect on underpricing and aftermarket performance in Swedish IPOs. By collecting an original and meticulous data set, the study examines underpricing, measured as first day returns, and aftermarket performance, measured in abnormal returns, one week to six months’ post-IPO. READ MORE

4. 13. Driving Forces of the Investment Decision Process in a Technology Firm. A multifaceted understanding of the investment behaviour of individuals and the firm

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Jenny Frisell; louise Lorentzon; [2015-07-13]
   Keywords : Investment Decision Process; Forces; Behavioral Finance; Corporate Finance; Agency Theory; Bower-Burgelman Process Model;

   Abstract : Abstract Every company has the goal to maximize shareholder wealth by allocating funds to the most profitable investments. A company’s survival is dependent on its ability to stay competitive and maintain market share. In a company there is always a selection of potential investments, therefore the investment decision process is crucial. READ MORE

5. 14. Environmental, Social and Governance Aspects Impact on Financial Performance : An event study on ESG improvement

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi; Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Economics, Finance and Statistics

   Author : Alexander Vigren; [2015]
   Keywords : ESG; Asset Manager; Sustainable Investment; Long-Term Investors; Event Study; Non-Parametric; Buy-and-Hold Abnormal Return;

   Abstract : During the past decade, corporate transparency has become a fundamental value and strong signifier in today’s business environment. Today, companies must reveal more Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) information about their operations than ever. READ MORE

6. 15. Firm Collaboration and its Impact on Product and Process Innovations

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Economics, Finance and Statistics

   Author : Wiera Elke Riazi; [2015]
   Keywords : Product innovation; process innovation; firm collaboration; external knowledge source; DUI; STI;

   Abstract : This paper examines the influence of different external knowledge sources used by firms in Jönköping County, Sweden, on the probability that a firm develops product innovations, process innovations, both types of innovations, or no innovation. The analysis is done by building a logit model for each of the four innovation outcomes. READ MORE