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Ratio based failure prediction models for the Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the UK (2013)
Thesis
Khanji, I. Ratio based failure prediction models for the Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. (Thesis). University of Salford

Although SMEs represent over 99% of companies in the UK, there has been limited research into SME failure prediction modelling. This study develops failure prediction models specifically for liquidated SMEs using financial ratios. Despite the fact... Read More about Ratio based failure prediction models for the Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the UK.

Capital structure and business risk in Nigeria : evidence from a panel data analysis (2010)
Thesis
Mohammed, D. Capital structure and business risk in Nigeria : evidence from a panel data analysis. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

The publication of Modigliani and Miller's seminal work in the late 1950s ignited a debate on the appropriate debt-to-equity ratio that companies should aim to achieve in the long-term. But although some progress has been made on the subject, the t... Read More about Capital structure and business risk in Nigeria : evidence from a panel data analysis.

The life cycle of initial public offering companies : a panel analysis of Chinese listed companies (2010)
Thesis
Li, D. The life cycle of initial public offering companies : a panel analysis of Chinese listed companies. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Many prior studies have been devoted to the performance of Chinese listed companies over the last 20 years, however they have largely neglected what influence the transition of the post-IPO companies. This thesis reports on one of the first empir... Read More about The life cycle of initial public offering companies : a panel analysis of Chinese listed companies.