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Valuation of real options : construction of a model to evaluate real investment projects
(Master thesis, 2008)In this thesis I use two existing models to construct a model that can evaluate the exploration phase and the production phase of a real investment project simultaneously. I assume that the value of the production phase ... -
Valuation of Scatec Solar ASA : a fundamental analysis of a high-growth company
(Master thesis, 2016)This thesis aims at obtaining the fair value of Scatec Solar ASA by applying a three-stage weighted average cost of capital model, supported with a relative valuation approach. By thoroughly examining key aspects of the ... -
Valuation of the Boeing Company
(Master thesis, 2015)In this paper I have conducted a comprehensive analysis of the Boeing Company based on popular valuation methods to determine if the share price of Boeing is undervalued, overvalued, or correctly valued. My initial finding ... -
Valuation of Tomra ASA
(Master thesis, 2010)In this thesis Tomra ASA is valued using discounted cash flow. A strategic analysis is first carried out in order to reveal whether Tomra ASA should be expected to earn return on invested capital in excess of its cost. ... -
Valuation of VOW ASA : a fundamental analysis of a company turning waste into value
(Master thesis, 2020)The aim of this thesis is to obtain an unbiased target price of Vow ASA by applying a three-stage weighted average cost of capital model, supported by a relative valuation approach. We conduct a thorough analysis of key ... -
Value creation in business-nonprofit collaboration : a case study of a danish apparel company
(Master thesis, 2016-09-05)Companies are under increasing pressure to ensure a high degree of social responsibility in their operations, throughout the value chain and around the globe. At the same time, the importance and influence of nonprofit ... -
Value creation in private equity : have Norwegian private equity companies created value in their portfolio companies?
(Master thesis, 2009)This paper investigates value creation in 31 private equity-owned companies in Norway between 1993 and 2007. Its purpose is to find evidence on increased value capturing for these companies relative to non-private ... -
Value Creation Through Active Investment in the Small and Medium Sized Exterprise Segment in Sub-Saharan Africa : Evidence from Case Study Research
(Master thesis, 2019)In Sub-Saharan Africa, the work of Impact Investors and Business Development Service Providers has been identified as a primary way of accelerating growth in the SME segment. It is believed that mentorship, governance ... -
Value creation through corporate restructuring : a case study of the spin-off of REC Solar ASA
(Master thesis, 2014)This thesis presents a detailed analysis of the spin-off in REC ASA to show how corporate reorganization can enhance the value of a firm operating in a challenging industry. The goal of the study was to determine whether ... -
Value creation through industry concentrated fund portfolios : an empirical study of the Norwegian fund market
(Master thesis, 2019)Although financial theory recommends investors to diversify their holdings across industries to reduce their overall unsystematic risk, some fund managers hold their portfolios concentrated in specific industries. This ... -
Value investing in the Scandinavian context : inspired by “Dogs of the dow”
(Master thesis, 2020)The objective of this thesis is to investigate the relevance of the high dividend-yield strategy, “Dogs of the Dow” (DoD), combined with two additional value investing strategies. All strategies are examined in a Scandinavian ... -
The value of corporate social responsibility : looking beyond the bottom line
(Master thesis, 2006)Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has developed increased prominence as an idea, as a company strategy and as a practical program in companies across the world. The literature in the CSR field has focused on whether ... -
The Value of Equity Analysts: An Empirical Study of the Informativeness of Analyst Revisions
(Master thesis, 2021)This thesis investigates the informativeness of analyst recommendation revisions and target price revisions in absence of recommendation changes. The 69 companies included in the Oslo Børs Benchmark Index (OSEBX) are ... -
The Value of ESG: Evidence from M&As: An Empirical Analysis of ESG in M&As in the OECD from 2010 to 2021
(Master thesis, 2022)This paper investigates whether acquirers are willing to pay a premium for targets with greater environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The topic is scarcely investigated, ... -
The value of interpretable machine learning in wind power prediction : an emperical study using shapley addidative explanations to interpret a complex wind power prediction model
(Master thesis, 2020)The main objective of this thesis is to evaluate if interpretable machine learning provides valuable insight into TrønderEnergi’s wind power prediction models. As we will see, interpretable machine learning provides ... -
The value of tactical and strategic CSR during crises of trust : evidence from the great recession
(Master thesis, 2019)In 2017, Lins, Servaes and Tamayo found that firms’ level of CSR activities affected firm performance during the 2008, 2009 financial crisis positively. In this master’s thesis, I aim to analyze the relationship on a more ... -
The Value Relevance of Accounting in R&D-Intensive Firms: A qualitative study of accounting relevance in R&D-intensive firms and what information is conisdered relevant by CFOs
(Master thesis, 2022)This master thesis aims to investigate how relevant accounting is for R&D-intensive businesses, and what information is or could be used to compensate for the reduced relevance over the years. There is a wide agreement ... -
The value relevance of financial information
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Value Relevance of Foreign Currency Accounts: A study of US publicly listed firms value relevance with foreign currency transaction and translation factors
(Master thesis, 2022)Foreign currency risk has become an increasing concern for multinational companies, due to the expansion of business geographical scope and increased volatility of foreign exchange rates. The robustness of firm foreign ... -
Value relevant ESG scores and superior performance : when is a high ESG score indicative of better financial performance?
(Master thesis, 2021)Purpose - The objective of this thesis is to develop a methodology that will enable investors to differentiate between two types of companies: those with high performance on ESG issues that have the potential to significantly ...