Essays about: "debt and equity"

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  1. 1. Examining the Effects of Economic Crises on Firm Leverage: Insights from Financial Institutions and Information Technology Companies Listed on the Swedish Stock Markets

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Erik Nordlund; Vlad David; [2023-09-01]
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    Abstract : Numerous studies have examined factors influencing a company's capital structure, but most focus on non-financial firms and neglect the distinct characteristics of financial institutions. Furthermore, little research exists on the Swedish financial and information technology markets despite their special market conditions, important global position and unique capital structures of their belonging companies. READ MORE

  2. 2. Power Play: The influence of energy prices on ESG Stocks’ performance during the Energy Crisis A quantitative study performed on the Swedish stock market

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Daniella Milojkovic; Jennifer Häggander; [2023-08-25]
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    Abstract : This research paper is focused on the impact of the European energy crisis on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) stocks. The paper aims to examine the extent to which the performance of stocks with high ESG scores has been affected by energy prices and volatility during the energy crisis. READ MORE

  3. 3. Key Factors Relationship with Capital Structure A quantitative study of Swedish listed real estate companies

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Oscar Berntsson; Daniel Andersson; [2023-02-27]
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    Abstract : This paper describes the capital structure of listed real estate firms in Sweden between 2015 and 2021. The research question was formulated as “How does size, profitability, interest coverage ratio, growth, cost of debt and risk correlate with the capital structure of listed real estate companies in Sweden?”. READ MORE

  4. 4. Profitability During a Sustainability Transformation - A Case Study of a Swedish Petroleum and Biofuel Company

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Michael Crona; Filip Linnér; [2023-02-27]
    Keywords : This report examines the financial profitability of a petroleum and biofuel company during their sustainability transformation. The case company is Preem AB; the largest fuel company in Sweden. The study finds that debt-to-equity ratios tend to increase with investments in more sustainable solutions. This could propose a higher financial risk to the firm. The report also proposes and discuss the use of metrics for CO2- emission that are easier to understand than just the weight of the gas emitted. Preem does not seem to benefit from being part of the European Union’s Emissions Trading System ETS ; since their green investments are focused on reducing emissions in the use phase of their products; not in the production phase; which is what the ETS measures and rewards. The case study is based on an interview with a director at Preem to get an insight to the green investments. Data for financial- and environmental performance are collected from official reports published by Preem.;

    Abstract : This report examines the financial profitability of a petroleum and biofuel company during their sustainability transformation. The case company is Preem AB, the largest fuel company in Sweden. The study finds that debt-to-equity ratios tend to increase with investments in more sustainable solutions. READ MORE

  5. 5. The Construction of an Investor Sentiment Index for Sweden and its Impact on the Stock Market

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Xuming Zhang; Wenlu Zhang; [2023]
    Keywords : Investor sentiment; principal component analysis; Swedish stock market; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Investor sentiment is an important research object in behavioral finance, and its analysis has been one of the hot topics in stock market research recently. As an abstract concept, investor sentiment needs to be visualized by the construction of the investor sentiment index. READ MORE