Blar i Norges Handelshøyskole på forfatter "Thorburn, Karin"
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Main vs. junior IPO Markets : an empirical study of firm-specific characteristics that affect companies’ choice of IPO market in Sweden
Baade-Mathiesen, Johan; Melnikova, Katja (Master thesis, 2019)This study examines the initial listing decision of firms that are qualified to list on Nasdaq Stockholm main market but choose to list on Nasdaq First North junior market instead. While many of previous studies have ... -
Predicting shipping defaults : an empirical study of the driving forces of default in the shipping industry
Andersson, Niklas; Bejemark, Karl Martin Zanzi (Master thesis, 2020)This study empirically investigates the driving forces of default at the time of issue in the shipping industry. By developing a logit model based on a sample of 64 shipping bonds and loans, it is shown that the most ... -
The role of projected synergies in M&A : an empirical study on management projected synergies, and its implications for bid premiums and overpayment
Kristoffersen, Marcus; Sællmann, Sebastian (Master thesis, 2019)This master thesis examines different aspects of projected synergies made by the management of acquiring firms. We study how synergies are estimated, how they affect bid premiums, and if disclosing acquirers are likely ... -
Shareholder response to voluntary environmental initiatives : does committing to voluntary environmental initiatives improve company value?
Sæther, Maria; Brække, Elise Lohne (Master thesis, 2017)This thesis seeks to expand the knowledge of how environmental performance effect financial performance. More specifically, we examine shareholders’ reaction on announcement when companies commit to the RE100-initiative, ... -
What determines the personal costs of bankruptcy for CEOs? : an empirical study on the personal costs of bankruptcy for CEOs in Norway
Resch, Nicolai; Helland, Simen (Master thesis, 2016)This thesis is a study of personal costs of bankruptcy for CEOs in Norway. If these costs are substantial, they can incentivize CEOs to hedge against bankruptcy. The practical implications can be severe for the firms’ ...