Relevance of ownership structure on profitability and financial policies

• Main Authors: Ang, Suat Ching, Koh, Hui Lan, Lee, Lai Hiang
• Other Authors: Nanyang Business School
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Subjects: DRNTU::Business
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/58593
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This study examines empirically the impact of ownership structures on a firm's financial performance, dividend and financial policies adopted and directors' remuneration package. Based on agency theory, we postulate that ownermanaged firms outperform non-owner managed firms. This...