scholarly journals Ownership Structure and Financial Performance of Listed Firms in Kenya: Mediation Role of Corporate Diversification

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 16-34
Author(s):  
Dr. Peninah Jepkogei Tanui ◽  
Harrison Katana ◽  
Geoffrey Alosi ◽  
Lynda Khahenda ◽  
Vincensia Emmanuel Adhiambo
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Ownership Structure ◽  
Foreign Ownership ◽  
P Value ◽  
Corporate Diversification ◽  
Panel Regression ◽  
Mediation Effects ◽  
Listed Firms

Purpose: The study aimed at examining the mediating role of corporate diversification between ownership structure and financial performance of listed firms in Kenya. Methodology/Approach/Design: As guided by explanatory research design, 65 listed firms from 2003 to 2017 were targeted. However, panel data of 35 firms were considered after excluding suspended and delisted as far as the study period is concerned. Results: The panel regression analysis finding indicated that corporate diversification positively and significantly mediated between institutional ownership and financial performance (β = .005, p-value = .000). Furthermore, there was a negative but statistically significant mediation effect of corporate diversification between foreign ownership and financial performance (β = -.0019, p-value = .023). These mediation effects existed despite the direct effect between institutional and as well foreign ownership and financial performance being statistically insignificant. Practical Implications: The study, therefore, suggested to the management of listed firms to ensure proper implementation of corporate diversification as it transmits the effect of ownership structure on financial performance. More importantly, policymakers are suggested to streamline taxation of foreign investors, tackle malpractices in the firm leading to embezzlement of investor funds. Future studies need to enlarge the scope to incorporate unlisted firms as well as firms listed in different stock exchanges in East Africa. Other types of ownership structure as managerial, family and state need to be analyzed. In addition, other forms and measures of corporate diversification could be investigated by future researchers. Originality/Value: To attain the main objective, the study used panel regression analysis and path diagrams to examine the effect of ownership structure on financial performance via corporate diversification.

scholarly journals Effect of Ownership Structure on Corporate Diversification of Listed Firms in Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 29-46
Author(s):  
Peninah Jepkogei Tanui ◽  
Josephat Cheboi Yegon ◽  
Ronald Bonuke
Keyword(s):  
Capital Structure ◽  
Institutional Ownership ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Foreign Ownership ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Corporate Diversification ◽  
Listed Firms ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose - This paper aimed to examine the moderating role of capital structure in the relationship between institutional and foreign ownerships on corporate diversification of listed firms at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya. Design/Methodology - The target population comprised of all the 65 listed firms at Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya. However, the inclusion criteria were based on all firms listed at the NSE from 2003 to 2017. Findings - Capital structure significantly moderated the relationship between institutional ownership and corporate diversification. However, there was a statistically insignificant moderating effect of capital structure in the relationship between foreign ownership and corporate diversification. Practical Implications - As to increase diversification, listed firms are suggested to have low levels of capital structure and institutional ownership. Furthermore, low levels of foreign ownership and high capital structure is vital in attaining high diversification levels. Originality - The study contribution is the moderating effect of capital structure in institutional ownership - corporate diversification linkage.

scholarly journals Ownership structure and corporate diversification decision: a study of Vietnamese listed firms

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 226-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Duc Nam Phung ◽  
Thi Bich Nguyet Phan ◽  
Thi Lien Hoa Nguyen ◽  
Thi Phuong Vy Le
Keyword(s):  
Ownership Structure ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Foreign Ownership ◽  
State Ownership ◽  
Corporate Diversification ◽  
Diversification Strategy ◽  
Listed Firms ◽  
The Impact

This research examines the impact of the ownership structure on corporate diversification decision of listed firms in Vietnam over the period of 2007 and 2012. The empirical results from logit model show that while state ownership has positive impact on corporate diversification decisions of the firms, foreign ownership has negative impact on corporate diversification decision of the firms. This implies that government ownership tends to encourage corporate diversification strategy, while foreign ownership may plays monitoring role and discourage corporate diversification strategy in emerging market context.

scholarly journals Corporate Diversification and Financial Performance of Listed Firms in Kenya: Does Firm Size Matter?

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-77
Author(s):  
Peninah Jepkogei Tanui ◽  
Bramwel Murgor Serebemuom
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Firm Size ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
P Value ◽  
Corporate Diversification ◽  
Moderation Effect ◽  
Listed Firms ◽  
Diversification Strategies ◽  
Size Matter ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: The study tested the hypothesis about the relationship between corporate diversification and financial performance. Moreover, moderating effect of firm size on the relationship between corporate diversification and financial performance of listed firms at Nairobi securities exchange (NSE) in Kenya was tested. Methodology/Approach/Design: The study was informed by market power and resource-based view (RBV) theories. To test the hypotheses, secondary panel data were collected from 35 listed firms at NSE from 2003 to 2017. Results: From panel regression analysis output, there was a significant positive (β = 2.225, p value = .000 < .05) relationship between corporate diversification and financial performance. Furthermore, firm size had a negative and significant (β = -.155, p value = .031<.05) moderating effect in the relationship between corporate diversification and financial performance. Practical Implications: The study thus concluded that firm size had a buffering effect in the link between corporate diversification and the financial performance of listed firms in Kenya. The findings of the study could be relevant to policymakers in drafting policies that affect diversification strategies of firms. For further research, the study recommended an increase of scope, other measurement approaches, analysis of corporate diversification from different perspectives other than product, and controlling for board characteristics. Originality/Value: The study while controlling the age of the firm tested the moderation effect of firm size in the relationship between corporate diversification and financial performance.

scholarly journals A Study on Ownership Structure and Financial Performance of Listed Beverage Food and Tobacco Companies in Sri Lanka

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
Saseela Balagobei ◽  
Thirunavukkarasu Velnampy
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Ownership Structure ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Foreign Ownership ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Correlation And Regression Analysis ◽  
Corporate Governance Mechanisms ◽  
The Impact

The relevant literature suggests that ownership structure is one of the main corporate governance mechanisms influencing the scope of financial performance. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between ownership structure and financial performance of listed beverage food and tobacco companies for the period of 2010-2015. This study also examines the impact of ownership structure on financial performance. The sample consists of 10 listed beverage food and tobacco companies in Sri Lanka. In this study, data was collected from secondary sources and hypotheses are examined by using Pearson’s correlation and regression analysis. The results reveal that ownership concentration and foreign ownership structure are positively correlated with financial performance of listed beverage food and tobacco companies while institutional ownership structure isn’t significantly correlated with financial performance. It is also found that there is a significant impact of foreign ownership structure on financial performance. Higher the foreign ownership structure in listed beverage food and tobacco companies, the higher the financial performance which is preferable for the shareholders and it improves the wealth of companies.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Kepemilikan Asing , Leverage, Cash Holdings Dan Debt Maturity Terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Perusahaan

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 2893-2911
Author(s):  
Murti Sari Dewi ◽  
Erly Mulyani
Keyword(s):  
Real Estate ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Cash Holdings ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Foreign Ownership ◽  
Debt Maturity ◽  
Panel Regression ◽  
Cash Holding

This study aims to examine the effect of foreign ownership, leverage, cash holding and debt maturity on financial performance in property and real estate companies listed on the Indonesia stock exchange (idx) in the period 2014-2018. This study is categorized as causative research. The population in this study are property and real estate companies listed on the Indonesia stock exchange (idx) in the period 2014-2018. By using purposive sampling method, there were 24 companies as the research’s sample. The type of data used is secondary data and used is panel regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that foreign ownership, cash holding and debt maturity has no significant effect on financial performance, only leverage has significant effect on financial performance

scholarly journals PENGARUH PENGUNGKAPAN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TERHADAP KINERJA KEUANGAN YANG DIMODERASI OLEH STRUKTUR KEPEMILIKAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-70
Author(s):  
Barbara Gunawan ◽  
Riska Yuanita
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Foreign Ownership ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Net Profit ◽  
Corporate Social

The research aimed at analyzing the influence of corporate social responsibility towards the financial performance moderated by foreign ownership in mining companies registered in Indonesian Stock Exchange in 2012- 2015. The subjects of the research were mining companies with 8 samples of 32 companies selected by using purposive sampling method. The analysis tool used was Moderator Regression Analysis (MRA).  The research used double regression analysis to test whether or not corporate social responsibility had positive influence towards return on equity, economic value added, and net profit margin. The research also used simple regression analysis to test whether or not foreign ownership moderates the relationship between corporate social responsibility and financial performance. The result of the research showed that corporate social responsibility had a significant influence towards return on equity, economic value added, and net profit margin. However, foreign ownership did not moderate the relationship between corporate social responsibility and financial performance.

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