Essays about: "private Equity"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 391 essays containing the words private Equity.
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6. The Untapped Potential of Sub-Saharan Africa: A case study of the development of private capital and its impact on the last frontier of growth
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomiAbstract : As the market is starting to see an increase in private capital investments in sub-Saharan Africa, questions have been raised as to what has changed from the perspective of investors when it comes to investing in a market that has traditionally been underfunded. Through a case study analysing the risks, challenges, and opportunities of investing in sub-Saharan Africa, we attempt to analyse the reasons for traditional investor hesitancy and better map the risk and reward landscape as it is seen today. READ MORE
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7. The Great Brand Debate: An Analysis of Consumer Perceptions for Private Labels and National Brands Across Product Categories
University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Title: The Great Brand Debate: An Analysis of Consumer Perceptions for Private Labels and National Brands Across Product Categories Date of the Seminar: 2nd June 2023 Course: BUSN39 – Degree in Global Marketing – Master Lever Authors: Camille Buob and Sebastian Franzén Supervisor: Burak Tunca Keywords: Product Category, Brand Type, Private Labels, National Brands, Consumer Perceptions Thesis Purpose: The aims of the thesis were (1) to investigate the effect of product categories on the perceptions of relative price, quality, risk, and value and (2) to test a moderation effect of brand types (Private Label or National Brand) on the relationships between the product category and the different perceptions. Methodology: A study was conducted with four different products that were representative of two different product categories - food and household, and within each product category different types of brands were selected - private label and national brand. READ MORE
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8. CLIMATE FINANCE AND UNIVERSAL ENERGY ACCESS: ENERGY JUSTICE IN THE GREEN CLIMATE FUNDS PROJECTS TO PROMOTE ENERGY ACCESS IN AFRICA
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : Climate finance is becoming an increasingly important aspect of climate change action, and massive sums are estimated to be required to mitigate further increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Mitigation projects supported by climate finance further have the possibility to increase access to modern energy services in countries where these are lacking. READ MORE
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9. Impact Private Equity - The Importance of Performance Measurement to Signal Legitimacy and Avoid Mission Drift in Emerging Funds
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansieringAbstract : This paper elaborates on the research of performance measurement systems in the private equity field. By conducting a qualitative single-case study of an impact investment firm, this paper investigates the limitedly researched field of what role performance measurement systems play for emerging hybrid organizations, operating in a setting where the financial logic is inherently strong. READ MORE
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10. Did Private Equity-Backed Firms Outperform Operationally During Covid-19?
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomiAbstract : Do private equity (PE) backed companies perform better operationally in a non-financial crisis? By analyzing PE-backed firms in the UK during Covid-19 using fixed effects difference-in-differences, our findings suggest that private equity-backed companies' performance decreased significantly more at the onset of the crisis and increased their leverage but recovered faster both with greater magnitude and significance. PE-backed companies thus seem to handle an operationally-sided crisis better over time but are more exposed to them initially. READ MORE
