Essays about: "thesis topic in corporate governance"
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1. Board Diversity's effect on Stock Volatility An empirical study on the Swedish market
University essay fromAbstract : In recent years, group diversity has become a prevalent topic of discussion with regard to benefits and drawbacks. This thesis examines the impact of board diversity on stock volatility using data on board directors in Swedish companies over a ten-year period. READ MORE
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2. ESG Scores, Performance Characteristics and Risk : Advantageous Corporate Decisions in European Markets
University essay from Umeå universitet/FöretagsekonomiAbstract : Corporate sustainability has been discussed for a long time as it affects the entire world. The true definition of sustainability came to be established with the Brundtland report in 1987. Paraphrased the report stated that sustainability is being able to meet the needs of today without sacrificing the future for succeeding generations. READ MORE
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3. Sustainability performance as a determinant of ownership structure : A quantitative study on ESG as a benchmark of investor preferences
University essay from Umeå universitet/FöretagsekonomiAbstract : 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
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4. Breaking the Boardroom Ceiling: A Study on Gender Balance on the Boards of Swedish Listed Companies on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm
University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionenAbstract : Sweden is considered one of the most prominent countries for gender equality, with relatively high levels of female board members at publicly listed companies. However, the EU Law on Gender Balance on Boards implemented in 2022 adds pressure for Sweden to maintain, and improve, gender distribution on boards since Sweden was able to opt out of the law. READ MORE
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5. 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 ekonomiAbstract : 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