Browsing Student essays / Studentuppsatser by Subject "M&A"
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Developing and Implementing Dual Branding Strategy in Emerging Markets. A case study of Volvo CE and SDLG in Brazil
(2015-07-10)Abstract Megatrends of globalization and urbanization is constantly changing the international business environment, and emerging markets are rapidly industrializing, followed by growing populations with increasing ... -
Does financial advisory add value to M&A transactions in the pharmaceutical industry?
(2017-06-28)This study investigated if financial advisors contribute to value creation in M&A transactions in the pharmaceutical industry, using an event study methodology. Based on 294 transactions worldwide between 2012-2016, an ... -
Emissionsgarantier - En historisk jämförelse och klargörande av förutsättningar för rättslig bundenhet
(2023-02-15)Trots ett långvarigt bruk av emissionsgarantier och att garantierna kommit att ses som nödvändiga för aktiemarknadsbolagens möjlighet till kapitalanskaffning, genom nyemission, har avtalens rättsliga bundenhet ständigt ... -
Goodwill Accounting - An Examination of its Impacts on Mergers and Aquisition Decisions
(2006)Over the past years, the FASB and the IASB have made sweeping changes in the accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets. In 2001 the FASB issued SFAS 141, “Business Combinations” and SFAS 142, ‘Goodwill and other ... -
Innovation and M&A: a study examining innovative capabilities post-acquisition
(2023-07-19)This study examines the impact of Mergers and Acquisitions on the innovative capabilities of firms. Given how trillions of dollars are invested in acquisitions every year, yet the failure rate of M&As remain at 70-90 ... -
Integrating Acquisitions An examination of which variables affect the level of integration: a case study
(2013-04-02)This thesis studies mergers & acquisitions and its integration process. The main focus has been to examine the variables that affect the level of integration. An initial literature review was conducted where the authors ... -
Interaction amongst independent and corporate venture capital and their influence on exit events
(2019-07-02)We are studying interaction amongst independent venture capital (IVC) and corporate venture capital (CVC), and how exit events are influenced by IVC and CVC investments, in U.S biotechnology companies between 1977-2018. ... -
Logistical Problems caused by Merger and Acquisition A case study of a horizontal merger in the industrial laundry industry
(2018-07-02)There has been an increase of interest in Merger & Acquisitions since the early 1990’s and the framework has been well researched. However, research regarding the logistical aspects with Merger & Acquisition has been few. ... -
M&A during a pandemic – Alterations of processes A case study on a Swedish strategic serial acquirer in the tech industry
(2021-06-24)Through a single case study, we expand on pre-existing M&A research by examining how M&A processes have been affected by the increased information asymmetry as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and what implications it ... -
Mergers & acquisitions trends forecasted
(2000)M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) is a topic of immense importance: in 1999 so far there have been over 9,218 transactions in the U.S. alone, with a total deal value of over $1.4 trillion . The purpose of this thesis is to ... -
Stock or Cash? Explaining the Payment Method Choice of M&As and the Effect on Performance on the European Developed Markets
(2022-06-29)We investigate what factors determine the choice of the payment method when choosing between payment of stocks or cash during an acquisition or merger. Furthermore, we examine how that choice of payment method affects ... -
The case of Saab Automobile AB; From core capabilities into core rigidities - A trajectory towards demise
(2016-09-21)This master thesis is addressing the case of Saab Automobile AB, creating a full historical reconstruction using primarily extensive quotes derived from semi-structured interviews with former Saab employees and other ... -
The Effects of Mergers and Acquisitions on Research and Development in Technology Firms
(2013-07-16)The frequency and economic value of cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) has grown significantly during the last decades. In the same time, research and development (R&D) capability has been increasingly important ... -
Venture capital and the hazard of exit: The role of corporate funds
(2017-07-25)We study how corporate venture capital investments affect the hazard of exit outcomes in start-up companies. The presence of corporate venture capital in a syndicate of venture capitalists raises the likelihood of exit. ... -
Vilken roll har du? En kvalitativ studie om rollfördelning och kommunikation i samband med uppköp av företag
(2020-09-02)The purpose of this study was to contribute with an increased understanding of how role distribution can be managed in connection with acquisition of companies. In order to better understand role distribution in combination ...