Essays about: "takeover company"

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1. 1. Predicting Nordic Takeover Targets: A Binary Logit Analysis

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Joanna Danielson; Siri Ridderstråle; [2023]
   Keywords : binary logit model; prediction; Nordics; takeover; target;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to investigate if certain firm characteristics increase the likelihood of a company being acquired and if these factors can successfully predict which firms become subjects to takeovers in the Nordic setting. We compare data on a sample of Nordic targets and non-targets between the years 2012 and 2021, and test hypotheses regarding firm and industry characteristics, as well as market sentiments through binary logit models. READ MORE

3. 2. Breaking the Stereotype of Chinese Acquisitions in Italy : An Empirical Study on Italian Target Firm Performance and the Influential Factors Affecting it

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Luyi Chen; Sofia Poggi; [2020]
   Keywords : FDI from emerging countries; M A; Chinese acquisition in Italy; target firm performance; influential factors; SOE; POE; prior experience in developed countries; level of relatedness;

   Abstract : The purpose of this research is to assess the impact of Chinese acquisitions on Italian target firm performance, and explore which characteristics of the acquirer can determine a change of it. First, a Paired-Samples T-test has been applied to appreciate the difference between pre-and post-acquisition performance on 27 sample companies. READ MORE

4. 3. 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

5. 4. Shark Repellents : Predicting the Takeover-Likelihood by Means of Pre-emptive Anti-Takeover Provisions & Key Performance Indicators

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Christoph Sontheimer; Benjamin Czubacki; [2018]
   Keywords : Anti-Takeover Provision; Takeover-Likelihood; Corporate Governance; Hostile Takeover; Takeover; Mergers and Acquisition;

   Abstract : This study is concerned with public companies (listed on the stock exchange) which are threatened by an unwanted takeover-attempt. Particularly, the investigation is centered around opportunities for such companies to defend themselves against hostile takeovers. READ MORE

6. 5. What are we protecting? - A study of the Swedish regulation of deal protection arrangements

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

   Author : Marcus Gustavsson; [2018]
   Keywords : associationsrätt; bolagsrätt; company law; law and economics; aktiemarknadsrätt; stock exchange law; comparative law; komparativ rätt; företagsförvärv; takeover; m a; aktiebolagsrätt; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The thesis evaluates and examines the effects of the Swedish regulation of deal protection arrangements by looking to the impact of the provision on the Swedish capital market and target shareholders. The foundations of the Swedish takeover regulation are examined by presenting and arguing the relevant provisions in, and relationship between, stock exchange law, corporate law and EU law. READ MORE