Corporate response to poor performance: evidence from the UK and Canada
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A study was conducted to investigate the responses of British and Canadian companies to poor performance, as seen in negative stock returns. Moreover, this research sought to examine the relationship between their responses and their characteristics. Data were gathered from a sample of 50 Canadian and 181 British firms with negative stock returns for a minimum of two consecutive years. Findings revealed that capital structure is the major determinant of debt restructuring and bankruptcy filing actions in Canada. In contrast, British companies were more influenced by market value when taking action. Smaller British firms have a greater tendency to sell assets, layoff employees, replace executives, develop financing plans, or acquire if faced by poorly performing stocks. Insiders' share holding was negatively linked to financing.
Publication Name: Journal of General Management
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0306-3070
Year: 1998
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The interrelationship between culture, capital structure, and performance: evidence from European retailers
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A new study analyses the impact of culture on capital structure and the influence of both on corporate performance.
Publication Name: Journal of Business Research
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0148-2963
Year: 2000
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An analysis of the wealth effects of green marketing strategies
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A new study examines how corporate green marketing strategies affect company stock prices.
Publication Name: Journal of Business Research
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0148-2963
Year: 2000
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