scholarly journals Family Ownership and Firm Performance: Romania Versus Germany

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milena J. Schank ◽  
Aurora Murgea ◽  
Cosmin Enache
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Capital Intensity ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Ordinary Least Squares ◽  
Family Ownership ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
The Impact

Abstract A consistent body of research is dedicated to the relationship between the ownership structure of a firm and its financial performance. Despite that, the hitherto researches fail to reach a consensus regarding this issue since both negative and positive relationships have been found out. This paper examines the impact of ownership’s type (more precise the impact of the family ownership) on the firm’s financial performance. The analysis includes a comparison between family and non-family firm performance using a sample of 1,161 Romanian companies and 1,342 German companies for a time frame that range between 2008 to 2015. Based on different types of static panel data regressions: Pooled Ordinary Least Squares (OLS), Fixed Effects (FE), Random Effects (RE) and a corrective model (PCSE), the main findings show very different results for the two considered countries. Financial performance, expressed as return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE) seems to be insensitive to family ownership in Romanian companies and statistically positively correlated with it for German ones. A potential explanation for these outputs consists in the different development circumstances in the two countries in the period that forego the Second War. At the same time, other variables considered do not show significant differences in outcome between the two countries: size, age, capital intensity and leverage negatively influence the financial performance of companies.

scholarly journals Does CSR Influence Firm Performance Indicators? Evidence from Chinese Pharmaceutical Enterprises

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (20) ◽  
pp. 5656 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minghui Yang ◽  
Paulo Bento ◽  
Ahsan Akbar
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Financial Indicators ◽  
Social Dimensions ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Environmental Aspect ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Earnings Per Share ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Impact

This research is carried out in the backdrop of increasing product quality and environmental degradation scandals associated with Chinese Pharmaceuticals in recent years. We examined the data of 125 Chinese Pharmaceuticals between 2010–2016 to investigate the impact of overall corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance as well as the performance on five unique aspects of CSR such as shareholders, employees, customers and suppliers, environmental practices, and the society to gauge the impact of these individual dimensions on the firm’s financial performance. The Hexun rating system is used to gauge a firm’s CSR performance on various stakeholder dimensions as it is one of the widely accepted CSR measurement criteria in China. The firm performance is measured by Tobin’s Q, return on assets (ROA), return on equity (ROE), and earnings per share (EPS) ratios. The outcome of the panel-based regression models reveals that the overall CSR score has a positive and significant influence on a firm’s financial indicators. Moreover, although all the CSR dimensions relate positively to firm performance, the environmental aspect of CSR has the most profound impact on firm performance followed by customers and suppliers, and employees. However, the shareholders and social dimensions have a relatively lesser influence on firm performance. These results imply that Chinese Pharmaceuticals shall further optimize each aspect of CSR performance as it can not only create a favorable brand image for various stakeholders but also results in sustainable financial performance.

scholarly journals Applying the CAMEL model to assess performance of commercial banks: empirical evidence from Vietnam

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-186
Author(s):  
Anh Huu Nguyen ◽  
Hang Thu Nguyen ◽  
Huong Thanh Pham
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Ordinary Least Squares ◽  
Capital Adequacy ◽  
Fixed Effects Model ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Net Interest Margin ◽  
Asset Quality ◽  
The Impact

The paper aims to investigate the impact of CAMEL components on the financial performance of commercial banks in Vietnam. Three econometric models are built using four CAMEL’s crucial indicators as independent variables (capital adequacy, asset quality, management effectiveness, bank liquidity) and return on assets (ROA), return on equity (ROE), and net interest margin (NIM) as proxies for commercial banks’ financial performance – dependent variables. The research sample includes 31 Vietnamese commercial banks over the 6-year period, from 2013 to 2018. The results show a better fit of the fixed effects model (FEM) in terms of the research methodology compared to the ordinary least squares (OLS) and random effects model (REM). It was found that capital adequacy, asset quality, liquidity and management efficiency affect the performance of Vietnamese commercial banks. Acknowledgement This research is funded by National Economics University (NEU), Hanoi, Vietnam. The authors thank anonymous referees for their contributions and the NEU for funding this research.

scholarly journals The Impact of Political Connections on the Performance and Solvency of Canadian Financial Institutions

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Saidatou Dicko
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Composite Index ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Political Connections ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
The Impact

<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;">This article’s main goal is to analyze the impact of political connections on the financial performance of Canadian financial institutions. Data on Canadian financial institutions from the S&amp;P/TSX Composite Index over a five-year period was analyzed, and the results demonstrate that contrary to previous studies on companies in other industries, political connections had a negative influence on solvency, return on assets and return on equity for these Canadian financial institutions. Only the market-to-book ratio was positively and significantly influenced by political connections.</p>

scholarly journals Debt Financing and Firm Performance: Evidence from an Emerging South-Asian Country

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
Mohammad Mazibar Rahman ◽  
Umme Khadija Kakuli ◽  
Shahnaz Parvin ◽  
Ayrin Sultana
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Capital Structure ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Firm Financial Performance ◽  
Total Debt

This paper aims to empirically investigate the impact of capital structure choice on the firm performance of the firms listed under the Dhaka Stock Exchange of Bangladesh. Multiple regression has been employed in this research to determine the relationship between the capital structure and the firm’s financial performance. Three ratios of financial performance, i.e., return on assets, return on equity, and gross margin, have been used as a sample of non-financial Bangladeshi companies, selected from 2010 to 2015. The study records numerous findings. First, the result shows a significant negative influence of long-term debt (LTD) and total debt (TTD) on firm financial performance measured by return on assets (ROA), but no significant relationship is found between short-term debt (STD) and this measure of firm’s financial performance. Moreover, the research found that there is no significant effect of short-term debt, long-term debt and total debt on the firm financial performance measured by return on equity (ROE). Finally, the result shows that a significant negative influence of short-term debt and total debt on firm performance measured by GM, but no significant relationship was found between long-term debt and financial performance. In general terms, the results of this study may suggest that capital structure has a negative influence on firms’ financial performance in Bangladesh.

Product diversification, business structure, and firm performance in Taiwanese property and liability insurance sector

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 486-499 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chen-Ying Lee
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Ordinary Least Squares ◽  
Product Diversification ◽  
Least Squares Regression ◽  
Fixed Effects Model ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Business Structure

Purpose The purpose of this study is to analyze product diversification, business structure and insurer performance with a comprehensive look at the property-liability (P/L) insurance operations. Design/methodology/approach Using a panel data, this study employs an ordinary least squares regression model, fixed effects model and random effects model to examine the impact of product diversification and business structure on the performance of P/L insurers. The study assesses insurer performance using both risk-adjusted return on assets and risk-adjusted return on equity. Findings The study finds that product diversification is significantly negatively related to the performance of P/L insurers. The results are consistent with the diversification discount theory. The empirical results reveal that business lines have significant impacts on firm performance, particularly on the lines of fire and marine insurances. Furthermore, the interaction between product diversification and firm size implies that product diversification significantly increases the performance of large-sized insurance firms. Originality/value The study provides some valuable insights into the effects of diversification and business structure on the performance of P/L insurers in a developing country. The study’s findings suggest that management of P/L insurers should clarify their objectives and carefully assess the company’s resources when dealing with product diversification and business structure. The results have practical implications for the financial services industry in Taiwan.

Impact of Research and Development on Firm Performance

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aimen Ghaffar ◽  
Waseem Ahmed Khan
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Important Concept ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Earnings Per Share ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

This study has been conducted to see the impact of research and development budget on the performance of the firms. Research and development is an increasingly important concept in order to have success in this era. The paper finds out the relationship between research and development and firm performance. Firm performance is measured through the ratios of return on assets, return on equity and the earnings per share of the firms. The data analyzed by using SPSS. Results confirmed the positive correlation between the dependent and the independent variables. Limitations of the study were shortage of time and studying of a single sector. In future, different other sectors can be studied to see the impact of research and development on their performance.

scholarly journals The Impact of Liquidity Risk Management on the Financial Performance of Saudi Arabian Banks

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-75
Author(s):  
Ishaq Hacini ◽  
Abir Boulenfad ◽  
Khadra Dahou
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Control Variable ◽  
Liquidity Risk ◽  
Saudi Arabian ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Conventional Banks ◽  
The Impact

This paper aims to analyze the impact of liquidity risk management on the financial performance of selected conventional banks in Saudi Arabia for the period of 2002-2019. Liquidity risk is measured with the loan to deposit ratio (LTD) and cash to deposit ratio (CTD). Financial performance is measured by the Return on Equity (ROE). Equity to total asset ratio (ETA) is used as the control variable. The study uses the panel data method (Pool, Fixed-effects and Random-effects) for testing the study hypothesis. The results show that liquidity risk has a significant negative impact on the financial performance measured by Saudi Arabian banks.

scholarly journals The financial impacts of board mechanisms on performance: The case of listed Moroccan banks

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-113
Author(s):  
Issam El Idrissi ◽  
◽  
Youssef Alami ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Governance Mechanisms ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Corporate Governance Mechanisms ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Purpose: The present study examines the impact of corporate governance mechanisms on listed Moroccan banks' financial performance. Research methodology: This study investigates the relationship between listed banks' governance mechanisms and financial performance in the CSE for six years between 2014-2019. This study employs three performance measures, return on assets, return on equity, and Tobin's Q, to determine bank performance. This research uses the GMM EGLS approach to analyze data. In the first phase of this empirical research, we did use OLS, Fixed Effects, and Radom Effects regressions to show their inefficiency. Results: Our results portray that most board mechanisms have a negative impact on financial performance. In comparison, the audit committee and nomination & remuneration committee have a positive effect on financial performance. Limitations: Many qualitative and quantitative factors could influence financial performance and not only the used variables in this paper. Contribution: This research shows that the dynamic connection between corporate governance and financial performance is robust in the Moroccan banking context. Also, our study has important implications for establishing good corporate governance practices in emerging economies.

scholarly journals The Impact of ERP Systems on financial Performance of Central Public Sector Enterprises Working in Mineral and Metal Sector

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-149
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Erp Systems ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Systems Implementation ◽  
Financial Indicator ◽  
Market Situation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Capital Return

The Central Public Sector Enterprises have been performing vital macroeconomic objectives of a country such as economic growth, development of infrastructure, and contribute to the positive market situation. ERP Systems implementation in CPSEs working in mineral and metal sector enhances the financial performance. Financial indicator like Return on Assets, Return on invested Capital, return on equity, and Return on sale have a significant impact on ERP Adopter when it compares with ERP non- adopter working in mineral and metal sector

scholarly journals IMPACT OF SELECTED DETERMINANTS OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMPANIES

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-23
Author(s):  
Janka Grofcikova
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Insurance Companies ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Return On Sales ◽  
The Impact

The role of corporate governance (CG) is to ensure functioning of companies in accordance with their formulated objectives to ensure growth of corporate assets and satisfaction of the owners. In addition to management of the company, there are other stakeholders whose interests need to be considered in meeting the owners' objectives. These include creditors, employees, clients, and the wider context of the business. The aim of this paper is to explore and compare the impact of selected financial and non-financial determinants representing the interests of these groups on corporate financial performance. The influence of determinants of CG on financial performance, measured by return on assets (ROA), return on equity (ROE) and return on sales (ROS) indicators, is investigated by means of correlation analysis. The sample of enterprises used consists of non-financial joint-stock companies listed on the Bratislava Stock Exchange, insurance companies, and banks based in Slovakia. The findings show that each of the investigated determinants of CG affects financial performance of companies. ROA, ROE and ROS of share issuers are significantly influenced by the total equity (EQ), average remuneration (AR) and number of the Board of Supervisor members (BSM). With banks, performance indicators are only influenced by total personal costs (PC). ROA, ROE and ROS of all companies are influenced by the dividend ratio (DR), EQ, AR and BSM.

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