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1. 1. How do IPOs and SPACs differ in terms of post-listing performance, and how do insider and institutional ownership affect these differences?

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Markus Henriksson; Theodor Hansson; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : SPACs; Special Purpose Acquisition Company; IPOs; Initial Public Offering; Ownership Structure; Abnormal Returns;

   Abstract : Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) are the two most prevalent alternatives for firms seeking to list on the stock exchange, which we examine in this study. We study numerous parameters impacting the abnormal returns of IPOs and SPACs and, compare their performance in the short-term and long-term using regressions and current literature to explain the discrepancies. READ MORE

3. 2. The Determinants of Private Placement Discounts and Announcement Effects : Insights from the Stockholm Stock Exchange

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Erik Lönnberg; Mattias Stridh; [2023]
   Keywords : Private equity placements; discounts; announcement effects; monitoring hypothesis; information hypothesis; motivations;

   Abstract : This study examines the determinants of private placement discounts and announcement effects on the Stockholm Stock Exchange between 2014 and 2022. The results show that private placement announcement effects are significantly positive, reinforcing the empirical support for the monitoring hypothesis and information hypotheses. READ MORE

4. 3. Determinants of Mergers & Acquisitions Activity : A quantitative study on public Swedish firms

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Hjalmar Johnson; Carl Scherstén; [2022]
   Keywords : mergers acquisitions; activity; monetary policy; repo rate; quantitative easing; solvency; liquidity; industry; pecking-order theory; trade-off theory; agency theory;

   Abstract : This study investigates the effect of monetary policy, focusing on repo rate and the expansion of QE programs, on Mergers and Acquisitions activity in publicly listed companies on the Swedish Stock Exchange. The study also investigates whether there are significant relationships between companies’ acquisition activity, their solvency or liquidity ratios. READ MORE

5. 4. Customers & Innovation as Share Price Determinants of The Cloud's New Cornerstone

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

   Author : Carl Oscar Milebratt; Oscar Holmbergh; [2021]
   Keywords : Software-as-a-Service; Subscription-based enterprises; Earnings per share; Research and development; Customer Acquisition Cost;

   Abstract : This paper examines the effect of revenue, customer acquisition cost, research and development expenses, and earnings per share on the share price movements of SaaS companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq. Additionally, the report explores if the metrics explanatory power varies between large SaaS companies (market capitalization > 10 billion USD) and mid- and small-cap companies (market capitalization < 10 billion USD). READ MORE

6. 5. Merger & Acquisition Effect on Management Pay

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Guanyu Liu; [2020-07-01]
   Keywords : Merger Acquisition; Management Compensation; Swedish market; CEO pay;

   Abstract : CEO compensation has gathered a lot of attention in recent years, following extreme growth and news of record-breaking salaries. At the same time, Merger & Acquisition (hereafter M&A) activity has accelerated in amount and deal size. READ MORE