Essays about: "debt-to-equity"

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  1. 16. Capital Structure and Diversification Strategies - A Study of Swedish Real Estate Companies Over Time

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Robin Hertéus; Simon Hilmgård; [2016]
    Keywords : Capital Structure; Property Diversification Strategies; Debt to Equity Ratio; Real Estate; Sweden; Kapitalstruktur; Diversifieringsstrategier; Skuldsättningsgrad; Fastigheter; Sverige;

    Abstract : This thesis’ aim is to study four Swedish real estate companies between the years 2006-2015 to see whether their capital structure and investment strategies have changed over the years. The data upon which the thesis is based, is gathered from the four companies’ annual reports. READ MORE

  3. 17. The Impact of Financial Performance on SMEs Utilization of Trade Credit : A Descripto-Explanatory Study of the Swedish Market

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Martin Axelsson; Filip Lundin; [2016]
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    Abstract : Debt and financial leverage have for long been a well debated topic in managerial finance since the revolutionizing theories developed by Modigliani & Miller.  Researchers have for many consecutive years reviewed the relationship between the choices of financing and its impact on financial performance. READ MORE

  4. 18. Earnings Management in Private Swedish Companies -A Study of the Contributing Factors

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Jessica Axenbrant; Emma Håkansson; [2015-06-23]
    Keywords : Earnings management; private vs public companies; creative accounting; Big Four audit firm; debt to equity ratio; industry; earnings distribution;

    Abstract : Background and problem: Due to a large number of accounting scandals the academic term earnings management has become more known to the world in recent years, which has lead to an increased demand for further research on this subject. The research questions of this thesis are the following; To what extent do private limited companies in Sweden manage their earnings? How do the following factors affect the existence of earnings management in private limited Swedish companies; industry, debt to equity ratio and choice of audit firm? Purpose: To inform the reader on the existence of earnings management in private limited companies in Sweden and what can affect its existence by analyzing more than 45 000 observations through a population study. READ MORE

  5. 19. Financing of Growth Companies within the Construction Industry: Are Small Players Gaining the Necessary Funds to Expand?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Helga Haraldsdottir; Martin Thorén; [2015-06-11]
    Keywords : Financial gap; debt-to-equity ratio; Capital structure;

    Abstract : Background: Earlier empirical studies have shown that small companies suffer from a financial gap. There are different opinions about whether it is caused by a lack in demand or supply of external debt capital. READ MORE

  6. 20. Identifiable Intangible Assets in Business Combinations -A Quantitative Study of US Companies

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Hanna hedin; Hilda Havert; [2015-03-10]
    Keywords : FASB; SFAS 142; SFAS 141; US GAAP; purchase price allocation; goodwill; intangible assets; identification of intangible assets; business combinations; incentives in accounting choices; acquirer firm characteristics.;

    Abstract : This thesis is a quantitative study of how U.S. companies allocate purchase prices paid in acquisitions to identified intangible assets in relation to goodwill. It seeks to identify how the percentage of identified intangible assets in business combinations varies with acquirer firm characteristics. READ MORE