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1. 1. The Relationship Between Beta and Arbitrage Spread in M&A Deals

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Daniel Granat; William Fredriksson; [2023-06-29]
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   Abstract : Risk arbitrage is an event-driven investment strategy where the risk arbitrageur aims to capture the arbitrage spread between the target’s stock price and the bid price by the acquiring firm in a merger and acquisition (M&A) deal. Previous research suggests that specific risks connected to the deal as completion or duration risks, as well as firm and bid characteristics, influence the arbitrage spread. READ MORE

3. 2. When Worlds Collide: The Dynamics between M&A and Geopolitical Risk

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Nihat Anwar; Janik Simon; [2023]
   Keywords : Geopolitical Risk; Mergers and Acquisitions; Acquisition Likelihood;

   Abstract : We empirically investigate the relationship between geopolitical risk and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) between 1985-2022 by U.S. public acquirers, using the index of Caldara and Iacoviello (2022) as a proxy. READ MORE

4. 3. Falling between the chairs or too many chairs to fall on? A narrative policy analysis of outdoor recreation in Swedish policymaking

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

   Author : Anna Elfström; [2022]
   Keywords : outdoor recreation; narrative policy framework; sustainability science; Swedish politics; sustainable development; public policy making; resource management; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Friluftsliv, Swedish for outdoor recreation, is a relevant concept for sustainable development, yet as a political objective, friluftsliv is struggling to gain a foothold in Swedish public policymaking. To generate knowledge of how friluftsliv is used in policymaking, and to address the growing demand for friluftsliv by the public, I explore visions of friluftsliv as articulated in the Swedish Parliament Chamber between 2010-2021. READ MORE

5. 4. How to achieve a successful acquisition? : A qualitative study exploring success factors

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Vera Attemark; Fanny Jonsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Merger and Acquisition; Management; Culture; Success Factors M A; Process M A; Motives M A; Due Diligence M A;

   Abstract : Companies use merger and acquisitions, M&A, as a strategic choice to boost the firm. But even though M&As are a common way to boost the company, the failure rate is 70-90%, indicating the need to explore success factors. READ MORE

6. 5. Tipping Markets : An analysis of the Commission's proposal for a Digital Markets Act

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Hedvig Sylwan; [2021]
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   Abstract : The particular characteristics and practices of digital platforms have given rise to the phenomenon of “tipping”, where one platform provider takes the whole market. There has been a growing concern among competition law regulators and enforcers that the traditional ex-post antitrust instruments cannot remedy the distortion of competition it causes in digital markets. READ MORE