Investment, innovation and sustainability: an economic and financial analysis in pandemic times at Suzano Papel e Celulose

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21680/2176-9036.2023v15n2ID33078

Keywords:

Covid-19 pandemic; Suzano S.A.; Economic-Financial Situation. Valuation.

Abstract

Purpose: The present teaching case intend to encourage the discussion of company valuation techniques and their contributions to choices regarding stock investment. Through the teaching case, students will be able to apply valuation techniques and discuss the assumptions that are fundamental to the applicability of valuation methods.

Methodology: The methodology of the aforementioned case is quantitative, since, based on valuation models, the students will assess and analyze the data of the company to apply the best assessment technique of Finance Theory. Through valuation, students will be able to find different results given the assumptions determined for the analysis of the company.

Results: Based on the data, it is possible to make inferences and financial projections of the analyzed company and discuss the use of the best technique, as well as the feasibility of investing (or not) in the company.

Contributions: It is expected that the aforementioned teaching case will be an instrument for the applicability of valuation techniques in other companies and complement teaching in graduate and postgraduate courses in related disciplines to Finance and capital markets.

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Author Biographies

Lis Daiana Bessa Taveira, Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys – UFVJM

Master’s Degree in Accounting by the Multi Institutional Program UNB/UFPB/UFRN, Federal University of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys – UFVJM – Department of Accounting.

Mayra Martins, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM)

Master’s Degree in Accounting by the Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU), Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM) – Payment Division

Lisia de Melo Queiroz, Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU)

PhD in Business Administration by FEA/USP – RP, Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU) – Department of Accounting Sciences.

Moises Ferreira da Cunha, Federal University of Goiás (UFG)

PhD in Accounting by FEA/USP, Federal University of Goiás (UFG) – Department of Accounting.

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04-07-2023

How to Cite

TAVEIRA, L. D. B. .; MARTINS, M. .; QUEIROZ, L. de M. .; CUNHA, . M. F. da . Investment, innovation and sustainability: an economic and financial analysis in pandemic times at Suzano Papel e Celulose. REVISTA AMBIENTE CONTÁBIL - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, [S. l.], v. 15, n. 2, 2023. DOI: 10.21680/2176-9036.2023v15n2ID33078. Disponível em: https://periodicos.ufrn.br/ambiente/article/view/33078. Acesso em: 8 jul. 2024.

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Section 7: International (S7)