Essays about: "cumulative abnormal returns"

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1. 1. Buy the Rumor - Sell the News? A study on Swedish corporate green bond announcements

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Simon Gustafsson; Anton Ingesson; William Peterson; [2023-09-01]
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   Abstract : The utilization of corporate green bonds as a means of financing that promotes sustainable practices and environmentally-conscious investments has grown in its scope across the world. By issuing green bonds, firms commit to future contractual obligations while simultaneously communicating a dedication to sustainable growth. READ MORE

3. 2. EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ESG DISAGREEMENT AND STOCK RETURNS - AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Andrea Pasquali; [2023-06-29]
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   Abstract : During the recent years investors shifted their preferences towards sustainable stocks and funds, increasing the importance of Environmental, Social and Governance ratings. At a similar pace the related literature started to develop shedding light on some crucial aspects of the ESG ratings, such as the disagreement between rating agencies and the lack of common methodologies to assess the ratings. READ MORE

4. 3. 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

5. 4. Dividend announcements and the price of stocks

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Markus Tyrstrup; [2023]
   Keywords : Dividend; Announcement; Abnormal Returns; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The goal of this thesis is to answer the question: Will a special cash dividend announcement from a company on NASDAQ GS create abnormal returns? This thesis will therefore find and measure abnormal returns surrounding a special cash dividend announcement. This is done by performing an event study, following the market model, consisting of 96 announcements from companies listed on the Nasdaq GS. READ MORE

6. 5. Lockup expiration after IPO : Potentially abnormal returns on the Swedish Stock Exchange?

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Timothy Flysjö; Filip Daberius; [2023]
   Keywords : Initial Public Offering; IPO; Lockup agreements; Abnormal returns; Lockup length; Private equity; Staggered Lockups; Event Study;

   Abstract : We examine 102 share lockup agreements following IPOs on the Swedish stock market and whether any abnormal returns exist in the days surrounding the expiration of lockup agreements. We also test three potential explanatory variables based on previous research, the length of the lockup agreement, the type of pre-IPO ownership for the firm (if it is backed by private equity or not), and if the lockup has multiple expiration dates (staggered lockup) or only one. READ MORE