February 8, 2020

Value Creation Through Mergers & Acquisitions

Value Creation Through Mergers & Acquisitions An Empirical Analysis on the STOXX EUROPE 600 Index   ABSTRACT Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) as a business expansion and growth strategy often comes with inherent risks and benefits to both shareholders and the broader market. Accruing synergistic as well as other benefits such as improved market reach, economies of …

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Impact of Financial Leverage on Investment in Financial and Non-Financial Firms in the UK

ABSTRACT This study investigates the impact of financial leverage on investment in financial and non-financial firms listed in the London Stock Exchange (LSE). Using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and pooled ordinary least square regression we develop a model with a set of control variables to identify both the unique and complementary effects of leverage on …

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Dutch Disease in Kuwait: Theory and Empirical Study

THE DUTCH DISEASE IN KUWAIT: THEORY AND EMPIRICAL STUDY 1.1       BACKGROUND The thesis that abundant resources can translate to a curse rather than a blessing has long been held in economics from as early as the 16th century mercantilist era especially with the experience of Spain which suffered economically destabilizing consequences as a result of …

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