Essays about: "sample thesis on Capital Structure"

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  1. 1. Sustainability performance as a determinant of ownership structure : A quantitative study on ESG as a benchmark of investor preferences

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Antti Korkeamäki; Andreas Hedell; [2023]
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    Abstract : This thesis is investigating how ownership structure of a company is affected by its sustainability performance. The dissertation topic was formed during a literature screening which exposed a clear research gap which we found interesting. READ MORE

  3. 2. Did the Covid-19 Pandemic Affect Financial Leverage?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Jesper Berg; Ann Huynh; [2023]
    Keywords : Financial leverage; capital structure; Covid-19; crisis; financial crisis; trade-off theory; pecking order theory; the leverage ratchet effect;

    Abstract : This thesis explores if Scandinavian publicly listed firms’ financial leverage was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Whilst theory suggests that financial leverage is positively affected by uncertainty and reduced profitability, previous empirical research finds weak evidence of listed firms reducing financial leverage during crises. READ MORE

  4. 3. Sharing is Caring: A Qualitative Study of Idea-sharing in Large Organizations

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Sofia Austlid; Julia Elfström; [2021-07-07]
    Keywords : Knowledge sharing; idea sharing; large organizations; motivation; barriers; enablers; employee; innovation;

    Abstract : Background and Purpose: It is widely known that knowledge is a critical component of firms' ability to innovate. Although large organizations usually have a large pool of human capital, and thus knowledge, they face challenges to motivate employees to share their valuable knowledge across silos (i.e., business units). READ MORE

  5. 4. A quantitative study of how capital structure is affected by intangible assets - The Case of Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Christian Jonassen; Pelle Cornéer; [2021-06-24]
    Keywords : Intangible Assets; Capital Structure; Leverage; Tangible Assets; Knowledge- Economy; Industry Comparison; Innovation;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the effect that intangible assets have on capital structure on the Swedish market, and in doing so contributes to the existing body of research on capital structure and its determinants. The sample consists of 1 065 different firms, from 9 different industries between the period of 2000-2020. READ MORE

  6. 5. Is it cash o'clock?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : John Hagfält; Andreas Luttropp; [2021]
    Keywords : Seasoned Equity Offerings; Abnormal Return; Market Timing; Cash Need Rationale; Financial Distress; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to further investigate how market timing and cash need rationale affects stock performance subsequent to a seasoned equity offering and, by doing so, to expand on previous literature on the subject of seasoned equity offerings and stock performance. In this thesis a quantitative approach taken by estimating buy-and-hold abnormal returns subsequent to a seasoned equity offering by the means of an event study. READ MORE