Essays about: "debt-to-equity"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 36 essays containing the word debt-to-equity.

1. 21. Do CEO stock options induce risk-taking? - A study on Swedish companies

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Fanny Bsenko; Simon Karlsson; [2015]
   Keywords : CEO stock options; Equity risk; Stock volatility; Debt-to-equity ratio; Dividend per share;

   Abstract : The use of option-based compensation is a common measure to mitigate agency problems. However, due to the convex payoff structure of an option, concerns have been raised that managers may be induced to take on excessive risk. This paper explores the relationship between CEO option grants and risk-taking in Swedish companies. READ MORE

3. 22. Debt versus Equity : In a low interest rate environment

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

   Author : Johan Björkholm; Viktor Johansson; [2015]
   Keywords : Debt; Equity; Capital Structures; Interest rate; Negative interest rate; Debt to Equity ratio;

   Abstract : Background: The long term downward trend in interest rates has brought us into new territory with negative interest rates. This should effect firms’ financing, and the choice between debt and equity. READ MORE

4. 23. Capital structure and firm performance -A study of Swedish public companies

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Richard Dumont; Robert Svensson; [2014-10-23]
   Keywords : Regression model; capital structure; return on equity;

   Abstract : Capital structure and firm performance – A study of Swedish public companies     Bachelor’s thesis Business Administration, Handelshögskolan Göteborgs Universitet, Accounting, Spring 14 Authors: Richard Dumont and Robert Svensson Supervisor: Johan Åkesson Title: Capital structure and firm performance – A study of Swedish public companies Background and problem: Developments in capital structure during the last 30 years have resulted in a number of capital structure theories. At the same time, and in spite of all research on the topic, capital structure policies were one of the reasons for many company problems when the financial crisis hit in 2008. READ MORE

5. 24. Financial ratios ability to predict excess returns of Swedish listed firms

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Emelie Berglund; Alexander Bergman; [2013]
   Keywords : Price Earnings; Dividend Yield; Market to Book; Debt to Equity; Time Series Analysis; Three sigma rule; Information Ratio.; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : In this paper we set out to analyze from two perspectives the performance predictability of financial ratios on Swedish listed firms by using statistical methods and fundamental analysis. Furthermore this paper sets out to establish a link between the two by cross checking or filling the results of regressed variables with the expected values of following a certain type of investment strategy. READ MORE

6. 25. Corporate Capital Structure and Product Quality

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Julia Hensel; [2011]
   Keywords : Capital structure; Product quality; Customers; Implicit contracts; KLD rating;

   Abstract : Maksimovic and Titman (1991)'s model on the stakeholder theory of capital structure suggests that firms commit to providing high quality products by means of a low debt-to- equity ratio. I empirically test this theoretical prediction by examining the effect that product quality has on a firm's leverage. READ MORE