Browsing NHH Brage by Author "Walz, Uwe"

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Evolution of Decision and Control Rights in Venture Capital Contracts: An Empirical Analysis

Bienz, Carsten; Walz, Uwe (Discussion paper, Working paper, 2006-12)

We analyze the structure and evolution of the allocation of decision and control rights in venture capital contracts by using a sample of 464 contracts between venture capitalists (VC) and portfolio firms from Germany. We ...
On the economic geography of dual distribution - The case of McDonald’s in Germany

Freiwald, Nisa E.; Juranek, Steffen; Walz, Uwe (Discussion paper;14/19, Working paper, 2019-10-29)

We analyze the allocation of ownership in a franchise system by focusing on location-specific characteristics of the outlets. This study uses a comprehensive data set on McDonald’s restaurants in Germany to investigate the ...
Should Every Vote Count? Examining the Influence of Dual-Class Equity on Firm Valuation in Sweden

Nielsen, Edvard Hjetland; Wahl, Kristian (Master thesis, 2023)

In the ongoing debate on dual-class equity, Sweden sets itself apart as a country where dual-class equity has been legal and prevalent for over a century. Dual-class equity has historically been associated with agency ...