Essays about: "corporate mergers"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 94 essays containing the words corporate mergers.

  1. 1. Currency and Valuation Effects on Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Filip Vennerström; Madeleine Peters; [2024]
    Keywords : Firm valuation; Cross-Border M A; Foreign Direct Investment; Currency Devaluation and M A; Exchange Rate Impact and M A;

    Abstract : 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

  3. 2. The effect of cross-border mergers & acquisitions as a driver of better corporate sustainability practices - A study on the post-acquisition context of selected target firms from Sri Lanka and Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Buddhini Erosha Jayasinghe; Farjana Rifat; [2023-07-19]
    Keywords : Mergers and acquisitions M A ; cross-border; sustainability; corporate sustainability practices; Corporate Social Responsibility CSR ; Environmental-Social-Governance ESG framework; target firm; stakeholder theory; resource-based view; acquirer; Sri Lanka; Sweden;

    Abstract : Companies typically strive to expand their realms. To do so, they rely on a series of organic and non-organic growth options, the latter including Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As). M&As continue to grow in number and frequency across national and regional borders in search of strategic complementarity. READ MORE

  4. 3. Successful Managers? a Study on US Corporate Restructuring Returns

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Lars Erik Fledsberg; Simon Olofsson; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : This study examined the long-term performance of corporate restructurings in the United States between 2000 and 2015 in response to the absence of abnormal returns found in prior literature. The significance of this study stems from the intricate nature and expenses associated with transactions that impact stakeholders, thereby increasing their risk exposure. READ MORE

  5. 4. Payment Method and Public Acquiror Returns: Evidence from the U.S. Market for Corporate Control

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Filip Toncev; [2023]
    Keywords : Mergers Acquisitions; Public Acquiror; Payment Method; Financial Stress; Abnormal Return;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the relationship between method of payment, financial stress, and acquiror abnormal returns using a sample of 676 acquisitions by NYSE, NYSE American, and Nasdaq listed non-financial, non-utility firms. In normal market conditions the results are generally consistent with previous findings, with stock acquisitions of private targets generating the highest abnormal returns. READ MORE

  6. 5. 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)

    Author : Christianne Sandstig; [2023]
    Keywords : product development integration; post-merger integration; subsidiary collaborations; corporate parent; integration approaches; integration success factors; produktutvecklingsintegration; integration efter företagsförvärv; dotterbolagssamarbeten; företagsförälder; integrationsmetoder; integrationsframgångsfaktorer;

    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