Essays about: "takeover bids"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the words takeover bids.

  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. The Impact of Financial Advisors on Risk Arbitrage Spreads: Evidence from Nordic Takeover Bids

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Gustav Berg; Erik Johansson; [2020]
    Keywords : Financial Advisors; Mergers and Acquisitions; Risk Arbitrage; Arbitrage Spreads;

    Abstract : Following the announcement of a public takeover bid, the target firm's stock price generally adjusts towards the offer price. However, these rarely converge, and the percentage difference that emerges forms what is commonly referred to as the risk arbitrage spread. READ MORE

  4. 3. Are Acquirers Willing to Pay More for Strong ESG Performance?

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Nadine Kranck; Sofie Lehtimäki; [2020]
    Keywords : Mergers and Acquisitions; Takeover Premium; ESG; CSR; Sustainability;

    Abstract : We examine whether environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance impacts European companies' deal premiums in 171 control bids during the past 10 years (2010-2019). Our sample consists of bids where an acquirer is seeking a majority stake of a public target firm for a transaction value exceeding USD 100 million. READ MORE

  5. 4. The influence of M&A advisors on pre-bid run-ups: A quantitative study of 225 Swedish public takeover bids between 1999 and 2017

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Jesper Warén; Sebastian Zettergren; [2019]
    Keywords : Abnormal Returns; Insider Information Leakage; M A Advisors; Pre-bid Run-ups;

    Abstract : Prior to public takeover bids there is generally an abnormal stock price increase in the target firm's stock price, referred to as a pre-bid run-up. Prior research has emphasised two explanations for pre-bid run-ups. READ MORE

  6. 5. European Takeover Law and the Freedom of Establishment: Towards Efficient Regulation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Christopher Phiri; [2018]
    Keywords : European Takeover Bids Directive; Disclosure Requirements; Mandatory Bid Rule; Board Neutrality Rule; Breakthrough Rule; Squeeze-Out Right; Sell-Out Right; Independent Expert Opinion; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The European Takeover Bids Directive has been at the centre of criticism since it was adopted on 21 April 2004. This study adds a voice to the enduring discourse on the extent to which the Directive is fit for purpose. READ MORE