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  1. 1. The new wave of takeovers occurring in democracies

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Sara Larsson; [2021]
    Keywords : The third wave of autocratization; Coup d’état; democracies;

    Abstract : Democracies worldwide are facing a third wave of autocratization, in which a new model tactic has emerged to end democracies. During previous waves coup d’état have been the main reason why democracies breakdown. READ MORE

  2. 2. Acquisition strategies, level of economic development and announcement returns

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Tessa Dobbe; [2016]
    Keywords : Announcement returns; acquisition strategies; level of economic development; takeover waves; UK;

    Abstract : This research examines the impact of acquisition strategies and the level of economic development of the target country on announcement returns of acquiring firms in the United Kingdom (UK) during the sixth (2003-2007) and upcoming takeover wave (2013-present). The different acquisition strategies concern geographic expansion (GEO), increasing market share (IMS), vertical integration (VERT), access to intangible resources (INT), concentric diversification (CDIV) and pure diversification (PDIV). READ MORE

  3. 3. The relationship between ownership structure and hostile takeovers in Sweden with an interntational perspective

    University essay from IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Henrik Johnson; Daniel Josefsson; [2011]
    Keywords : Hostile takeovers; Ownership structure; Corporate governance; Control enhancing mechanisms;

    Abstract : Background: Throughout the last century mergers and acquisitions have been categorized by changes in the global economy. Globalization and changes in legislations has brought forward so called waves that are rooted in the market for the United States. READ MORE