scholarly journals Financial flexibility and the speed of target adjustment of capital structure: Panel data analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 410-419
Author(s):  
Ziad Mohammad Zurigat
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Capital Structure ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Financial Flexibility ◽  
Industrial Firms ◽  
Leverage Ratio ◽  
The Impact

This study aims at investigating the impact of financial flexibility on the speed of target adjustment of capital structure. For this purpose, the partial adjustment model with interaction dummy term is used and tested using panel data analysis for a sample of 47 industrial firms listed in Amman Stock Exchange over the period of 1996 to 2014. The results of Random and fixed effects models showed that the target reversion of capital structure occurs slowly. The results also revealed that financial flexible firms adjust their leverage ratio much faster than less flexible firms. The tendency of making target reversion increases when inflexible firms have leverage above its target level, while inflexible firms with above-target leverage ratio adjust their leverage faster than flexible firms. These findings suggest that financial flexibility plays an important role on determining the financing decisions in Jordanian industrial firms. Moreover, they suggest how large bankruptcy risk is critical for industrial Jordanian firms. Hence, Industrial Jordanian firms should take into consideration the financial flexibility when they set their financial decisions to avoid the loss of profitable investment opportunities or experience the financial distress

scholarly journals The Determinants of Capital Structure: Empirical evidence from Thai Banks

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 401-410 ◽  
Author(s):  
David E. Allen ◽  
Robert John Powell .
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Capital Structure ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Value At Risk ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Internal Variables ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this study is to examine the determinants of the capital structure of Thai banks. The data spans a ten year period from 1999 – 2008. The differentiation point of this study is that, whereas most studies on capital structure focus predominantly on internal bank variables, this study, in addition to internal variables includes market-based risk variables. A range of market-based default and value at risk variables were considered which were then narrowed down to improve the model. Fixed effects panel data analysis is employed, with both market and book leverage used as dependent variables. The Thai bank study is benchmarked to Japanese and Malaysian banks. The study found that the significance of the market-based variables is greater for market leverage than for book leverage. The results can assist regulators and banks in understanding the impact of different market and internal variables on capital.

scholarly journals Corporate Governance Codes and Intellectual Capital: Evaluating the Performance Impacts among Government-Linked Companies in Malaysia and Singapore – A Panel Data Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 124 ◽  
pp. 08004
Author(s):  
Yen Wen Chang ◽  
Ng Ching Yat David ◽  
Suet Cheng Low ◽  
Peck Ling Tee
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Corporate Governance Codes ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

The objective of this study was to examine and compare the effects of corporate governance (CG) and intellectual capital (IC) between Malaysia Government-Linked Companies’ (M-GLCs) and Singapore Government-Linked Companies’ (S-GLCs) firm performance (FP). Panel data analysis was employed to analyse the impact of CG’s variables and IC’s variables on FP. FP was measured by Return on Total Assets (ROA), Tobin’s Q and Earnings Per Share (EPS). Data was gathered from the website of Bursa Malaysia and the Stock Exchange of Singapore from 2005 to 2018. The sample size of this research was 60 GLCs which comprised of 34 M-GLCs and 26 S-GLCs. There were a total 840 firm year observations. Results indicated that CGs of S-GLCs have greater impact on FP when compared to M-GLCs while the findings of the IC of M-GLCs have greater impact on FP compared to S-GLCs. This research was helpful in offering further insights of CG practices and IC efficiency to the Government, Board of Directors, policy makers, shareholders and stakeholders.

scholarly journals Firm Performance and Market Behavior during First Wave of COVID-19 in Egypt: Panel Data Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
May Elewa
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Stock Price ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Trade Volume ◽  
Fixed Effects Model ◽  
Net Profit ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this paper is to identify the impact of market capital MC and net profit NP on stock price SP and trade volume (TV) in the developing Egyptian business context. This study collects data from 29 non-financial organizations registered on the EGX 30 during the 6 month, 1/1/2020 to 30/6/2020, lockdown in Egypt due to the first wave of COVID-19. Data for the monthly confirmed cases and death cases of COVID-19 are collected for the 6 months of the study and compared to the monthly records of closing prices and trade volume in Egyptian poundsEGP. The study population represents 174 firm year observations. The firms studied operate in cash, have annual financial reports during the period 1/1 to 31/12, obtain complete financial data, and have not been eliminated all throughout the study. In this work the pooled model, the fixed effects model, and the random effects model are used.SPSSis applied to achieve the required statistical analysis. The study is a panel data analysis. Outcomes demonstrate existing substantial effects between market capital MC and stock price SP during the first wave of COVID-19. However, no significant effect is evident of the market capital MC and net profit NP with the trade volume TV during the first wave of this pandemic. This literature is advantageous for external and internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies. The study is a modest contribution that may help boost the business processes to reach better financial performance in times of unexpected catastrophes.

scholarly journals Determinants of Capital Structure: A Case for the Pakistani Cement Industry

2006 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syed Tahir Hijazi ◽  
Yasir Bin Tariq
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Capital Structure ◽  
Firm Size ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Cement Industry ◽  
Combined Analysis ◽  
Listed Firms ◽  
Independent Variables

This paper attempts to determine the capital structure of listed firms in the cement industry of Pakistan. The study finds that a specific industry’s capital structure exhibits unique attributes which are usually not apparent in the combined analysis of many sectors as done by Shah & Hijazi (2005). The study took 16 of 22 firms in the cement sector, listed at the Karachi Stock Exchange for the period 1997-2001 and analyzed the data by using pooled regression in a panel data analysis. Following the model developed by Rajan & Zingle (1995) it has chosen four independent variables i.e. firm size (measured by natural log of sales), tangibility of assets, profitability and growth and further analyzed the effects on leverage. The results, except for firm size, were found to be highly significant.

scholarly journals Climate change and food security in EAC region: a panel data analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 270-284
Author(s):  
Walaa Mahrous
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Content Type ◽  
East African Community ◽  
The Impact

Purpose This study aims to analyze the impact of global climate change on food security in the East African Community (EAC) region, using panel data analysis for five countries, over 2000-2014. Design/methodology/approach The determinants of food security are expressed as a function of rainfall, temperature, land area under cereal production, and population size. The paper used pooled fixed effects to estimate the relationship among these variables. Findings Findings show that food security in EAC is adversely affected by temperature. However, precipitation and increasing areas cultivated with cereal crops will be beneficial to ensure everyone's food security. Originality/value Actions for mitigating global warming are important for EAC to consolidate the region’s economic, political and social development/stability.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF PROFITABILITY, LIQUIDITY, GROWTH SALES, OPERATING LEVERAGE AND TANGIBILITY ON CAPITAL STRUCTURE (evidence from manufacture firm listed on Indonesia stock exchange in 2011- 2014)

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
Hamidah Hamidah ◽  
Diana Iswara ◽  
Umi Mardiyati
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Capital Structure ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Sales Growth ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Result Show ◽  
Manufacture Firm ◽  
Operating Leverage

The  purpose  of  this  study  is  to  know  the  effect  of profitability, liquidity, sales growth, operating leverage and tangibility on capital structure: evidence from manufacture firm listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2011-2014. The sample using in this study is 41 companies. The research model in this study employs panel data analysis (unbalanced panel) with fixed effect approach. The result show that profitability and liquidity have negative and significant effect on capital structure. Sales growth and operating leverage have positive but not significant effect on capital structure. Tangibility have negative and not significant effect on capital structure.   Key words:  Profitability, liquidity, sales growth, operating leverage, tangibility, capital structure, manufacture firm

scholarly journals Economic growth and height of youth: a panel data analysis on 27 provinces in China, 1985–2014

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ke Hong YU ◽  
Xiao Mei Gan ◽  
Xu WEN
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Average Height ◽  
Longitudinal Surveys ◽  
Chinese Youth ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: This study aimed to empirically examine the influence of China’s macroeconomic development on the height of Chinese youth in the past 30 years, using provincial panel data collected from more than one million children. Methods: Panel data from seven longitudinal surveys (1985, 1991, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, and 2014) of the Chinese National Surveys on Students’ Constitution and Health, including students aged 7–22 years from 27 provinces, were utilized for data analysis. Fixed-effects models were used to estimate the association between economic growth and height. Results: For every 1% increase in per capita disposable income (PCDI), the average height of students significantly increased by approximately 0.009%. Stated another way, this implies that a doubling of income is associated with 0.9% increase in height, which is significant for height. The coefficient of PCDI in the last decade is higher than that of in the early two decades. The average height of boys was approximately 3.9% higher than that of girls. The average height difference between high and low ages in the sample was 1.9%. The impact of policies on students' height was extremely small and may have little practical significance. Conclusion: China’s economic growth has a significant positive effect on the height of urban Chinese students without stagnation.

scholarly journals Corporate Governance Mechanism and Firm Performance as Determinants of CEO Compensation: A Panel Data Analysis of Pakistani Listed Companies

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 307-314
Author(s):  
Zahid Irshad Younas ◽  
Bilal Mehmood ◽  
Asal Ilyas ◽  
Haseeb Asif Bajwa
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Firm Performance ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Ceo Compensation ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Governance Mechanism ◽  
Board Size ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of corporate governance, firm performance on CEO compensation. More specific, firm performance, board size and audit expenditure are linked with CEO compensation. Using panel data for 151 Pakistani firms listed on Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE), fixed effects regression has been performed. The results indicate firm performance is negatively associated with CEO compensation, which hold managerial power theory. While, board size and audit expenditure showed a positive relationship with CEO compensation, which reflects the presence of human capital theory. The results of study are in line with the prior studies done on CEO compensation.

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