Are Family Firms More Risk Averse Regarding M&A Transactions?


Bachelor Thesis, 2018

46 Pages, Grade: 1,0


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Table of Contents

Abstract.

Table of Contents

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Table of Abbreviations

1 Introduction

2 Theoretical Background and Hypothesis Development
2.1 Risk Behavior of TFFs and LFFs
2.2 M&A Behavior of TFFs and LFFs
2.3 Target Firm Size as a Proxy for the Acquirer’s Risk
2.4 Influence of Family and Founder CEOs on Risk and M&A Behavior

3 Methodology
3.1 Sample
3.2 Data
3.3 Dependent Variable
3.4 Independent Variables
3.5 Control Variables
3.6 Analytical Approach

4 Results
4.1 First Regression: M&A Behavior of TFFs and LFFs
4.2 Second Regression: Influence of Family and Founder CEOs

5 Discussion
5.1 Theoretical Implications
5.2 Practical Implications
5.3 Limitations
5.4 Avenues for Future Research

6 Conclusion

References

Appendix

Affirmation in lieu of oath

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Title
Are Family Firms More Risk Averse Regarding M&A Transactions?
College
Otto Beisheim School of Management Vallendar  (Institut für Familienunternehmen)
Grade
1,0
Author
Year
2018
Pages
46
Catalog Number
V491544
ISBN (eBook)
9783668961722
ISBN (Book)
9783668961739
Language
English
Keywords
Familienunternehmen, Family Business, M&A, Risiko, Risk
Quote paper
Thilo Wenig (Author), 2018, Are Family Firms More Risk Averse Regarding M&A Transactions?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/491544

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