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1. 1. Navigating Economic Uncertainty: Exploring Financing Preferences and Member Utility in Cooperatives -A Case Study of Nordic Agri-food Cooperatives

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Theodor Hult Berényi; Robin Johansson; Karl Olhede; [2023-09-01]
   Keywords : Financing preference; cooperative; economic downturn; agri-food industry.;

   Abstract : The economic uncertainty of 2022/2023 has presented several financial challenges. High inflation and rapidly increasing interest rates have caused modern and unaccustomed corporations to experience recessive conditions, challenging them to acquire the skills necessary for effective navigation during an economic downturn. READ MORE

3. 2. Determinants of capital structure: an empirical study on the European technology industry in a dynamic panel difference-GMM analysis

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Alfred Rydsmo; Jacob Sandequist; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This paper investigates the determinants of capital structure for 146 publicly traded technology companies in 14 different European countries over the 2009 to 2021 period. The study aims to test the relationship between firm leverage and its determinants suggested by both traditional corporate finance theory as well as previous findings. READ MORE

4. 3. Unveiling the Impact of ESG Ratings on Risk-Adjusted Returns : Evidence from European Companies

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : David Melin; Otta Alexander; [2023]
   Keywords : ESG; Sustainability; Risk-adjusted return; Risk factor; Factor model; Portfolio; Europe;

   Abstract : This study uses a sample of 600 companies from Europe to investigate the risk-adjusted returns of four portfolios with high and low ESG ratings between 2011 and 2021. Four asset pricing models and additional measures for risk and return are tested on different portfolio weights. READ MORE

5. 4. Ferdinand, the Unpredictable Bull : Cash Flow Distribution Behavior During U.S. Recessions - An Event Time Analysis

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Erik Gunnarsson; Tom Mueffelmann; [2023]
   Keywords : Business Cycles; Event Time Study; Predictability of the Price-Dividend Ratio; Aggregate Dividends; Net Repurchases;

   Abstract : The paper employs an event study approach to investigate the behavior of aggregate cash flow distributions and stock prices in the U.S. stock market around recessions. Aggregate prices anticipate low aggregate dividend and economic growth until adjusting for the diverse time measurement methodologies. READ MORE

6. 5. The effect of dividend policy and financial performance on the P/E ratio : A study to investigate the ef ect of dividend and financial ratios on the P/E ratio of stocksin the Swedish stock market

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

   Author : Samara Sharin; [2023]
   Keywords : Finance; Stock Market; Swedish stock market;

   Abstract : This master's thesis investigates the connection between profit margin, return on assets, long-term debt, and price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio and they relate to dividend. The study examines whether companies with increasing dividends and companies with decreasing and constant dividends have significantly different effects on the P/E ratio. READ MORE