Essays about: "hostile takeovers"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words hostile takeovers.

  1. 1. Hostile Takeover Landscape: Analysing Cultural and Regulatory Differences, Corporate Governance and Ownership Structures in Sweden and the US

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Emna Amanda Khadri; Wuraola Okuwobi; [2023]
    Keywords : Hostile Takeovers; Regulatory; Corporate Governance; Ownership Structure;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the cultural, regulatory, corporate, and ownership structure approaches to hostile takeovers in Sweden and the United States. It focuses on the recent Twitter takeover as a case study from a Swedish perspective, as it is a relevant example of the larger landscape of hostile takeovers. READ MORE

  3. 2. Target Shareholder Returns - Domestic vs Cross-border Takeovers

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Gustav Andersson; Oscar Norman; [2019]
    Keywords : Mergers and Acquisitions; Domestic Takeovers; Cross-border Takeovers; Shareholder Return; Event Study;

    Abstract : Major increase in the M&A activity on the corporate landscape has been identified in 2018 and Sweden experienced the second highest growth in inbound M&A activity in 2017. This thesis presents the target shareholder behavior from takeover announcements on NASDAQ Stockholm during the years 2000-2018. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Profitability of Swedish M&A Deals: Does Acquisition Yield Abnormal Returns to Shareholders?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Louise Dufwa; Jesper Edman; [2018-07-04]
    Keywords : Mergers and Acquisitions; Corporate Control; Value Creation; Shareholder Wealth; Financial Mergers; Real Estate; Payment Method; Market Timing; Abnormal Return;

    Abstract : Adapting a modern perspective, this study investigates whether M&A activity in Sweden is value creating or value destroying for shareholders. We study the effect of Swedish M&A announcements from an acquirer perspective. READ MORE

  5. 4. Shark Repellents : Predicting the Takeover-Likelihood by Means of Pre-emptive Anti-Takeover Provisions & Key Performance Indicators

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Christoph Sontheimer; Benjamin Czubacki; [2018]
    Keywords : Anti-Takeover Provision; Takeover-Likelihood; Corporate Governance; Hostile Takeover; Takeover; Mergers and Acquisition;

    Abstract : This study is concerned with public companies (listed on the stock exchange) which are threatened by an unwanted takeover-attempt. Particularly, the investigation is centered around opportunities for such companies to defend themselves against hostile takeovers. READ MORE

  6. 5. Shareholder Return in Swedish M&A, Pre and Post Financial Crisis

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Alexander Real; Felix Lindberg; [2017]
    Keywords : M A; Public takeovers; Shareholder return; CAR; Event study;

    Abstract : This paper analyses various drivers for target shareholder return related to takeover bids on Nasdaq Stockholm between 2000 and 2016. For all takeovers analysed, we find announcement effects around 22 percent. READ MORE