A collection of empirical papers on corporate (firm) performance (Updated February 24, 2023)

The editorial team of the Virtus Interpress has updated the list of empirical papers published in Corporate Ownership and Control journal during last few years devoted to the questions of corporate (firm) performance.

We hope that the aforementioned collection of papers will be useful for those scholars pursuing research in the field of corporate governance (specifically corporate/firm performance issues):

  1. Basuony, M. A. K., Bouaddi, M., EmadEldeen, R., & Noureldin, N. (2023). The effect of gender board diversity across market quotation on firm performance: Evidence from the UK. Corporate Ownership & Control, 20(2), 146–155. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv20i2art12
  2. Nagendrakumar, N., Kumarapperuma, C., Malinga, C., Gayanthika, K., Amanda, N., & Perera, A. (2023). Does corporate governance influence firm integrated performance? Corporate Ownership & Control, 20(2), 138–145. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv20i2art11
  3. Sahoo, M., Srivastava, K. B. L., Gupta, N., Mittal, S. K., Bakhshi, P., & Agarwal, T. (2022). Promoter ownership, institutional ownership, and firm performance. Corporate Ownership & Control, 20(1), 162–175. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv20i1art15
  4. Munde, A., & Mishra, N. (2022). Corporate performance: SMEs performance prediction using the decision tree and random forest models. Corporate Ownership & Control, 20(1), 103–113. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv20i1art10
  5. Ismaeel, F. N., & Soliman, M. M. (2022). The effect of corporate governance on the financial performance of SME listed companies in Egypt. Corporate Ownership & Control, 20(1), 95–102. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv20i1art9
  6. Giovando, G. (2022). Governance responsibility in Italy to monitor corporate performance. Corporate Ownership & Control, 19(4), 153–162. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv19i4art13
  7. Singh, A. P., & Rahman, Z. (2022). Stakeholder engagement and corporate performances: Empirical evidence from an emerging economy. Corporate Ownership & Control, 19(4), 141–152. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv19i4art12
  8. Poli, F. (2022). Ownership dispersion and performance in cooperative banking. Corporate Ownership & Control, 19(4), 111–128. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv19i4art10
  9. Nagalingam, N., De Silva, L. M. H., Weerasinghe, R. M., Pathirana, T. D., Rajapaksha, C. M., Perera, K. R., & Kaneshwaren, S. (2022). Corporate social responsibility and financial performance: A study of the tourism industry in Sri Lanka. Corporate Ownership & Control, 19(4), 103–110. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv19i4art9
  10. Ismail, T. H., & Ahmed, E. A. (2022). Impact of risk governance on performance and capital requirements: Evidence from Egyptian banks. Corporate Ownership & Control, 19(2), 179–193. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv19i2art14
  11. Al Suwaiygh, S. A., & Falgi, K. I. (2022). Does board composition matter? An evidence from Saudi Arabia. Corporate Ownership & Control, 19(2), 60–66. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv19i2art5
  12. Velte, P. (2022). Corporate social responsibility performance, reporting and generalized methods of moments (GMM): A structured review of corporate governance determinants and firms’ financial consequences. Corporate Ownership & Control, 19(2), 8–27. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv19i2art1
  13. De Luca, F., Migliori, S., Muhammad, H., & Rapposelli, A. (2021). Corporate board and firm performance: A data envelopment analysis (DEA) of Italian listed companies [Special issue]. Corporate Ownership & Control, 19(1), 327–340. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv19i1siart9
  14. Noureldin, N., & Basuony, M. A. K. (2021). Females on board and sustainability performance in a developing country: Evidence from Egypt [Special issue]. Corporate Ownership & Control, 19(1), 288–298. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv19i1siart6
  15. Qian, D., Waheduzzaman, W., & Khandaker, S. (2021). Relationship of board diversity with firm’s financial performance: The case of publicly listed companies in China [Special issue]. Corporate Ownership & Control, 19(1), 229–240. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv19i1siart2
  16. Arora, A., & Singh, A. (2021). Board characteristics and financial performance: A comprehensive literature review. Corporate Ownership & Control, 19(1), 188–198. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv19i1art14
  17. Gupta, N., Mahakud, J., Tripathi, P. M., Agarwal, T., & Bakhshi, P. (2021). Do nominee directors influence bank performance? Corporate Ownership & Control, 19(1), 121–145. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv19i1art10
  18. Damani, A., & Vaidya, N. (2021). Predicting the relative performance of actively managed equity mutual funds using diverse performance evaluation techniques. Corporate Ownership & Control, 19(1), 69–83. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv19i1art6
  19. Lagasio, V. (2021). Corporate governance, ownership, and performance: A closer look at the Italian case. Corporate Ownership & Control, 19(1), 8–16. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv19i1art1
  20. Cecchi, M. (2021). To be better to be equal: In search of gender-based performance effects in financial statements of Italian unlisted company boards. Corporate Ownership & Control, 18(4), 90–101. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv18i4art7
  21. Fayyaz, U.-E-R., Jalal, R. N.-U.-D., Antonucci, G., & Venditti, M. (2021). Does CEO power influence corporate risk and performance? Evidence from Greece and Hungary. Corporate Ownership & Control, 18(4), 77–89. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv18i4art6
  22. EmadEldeen, R., Elbayoumi, A. F., Basuony, M. A. K., & Mohamed, E. K. A. (2021). The effect of the board diversity on firm performance: An empirical study on the UK [Special issue]. Corporate Ownership & Control, 18(3), 337–347. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv18i3siart8
  23. Harangi-Rákos, M., & Fenyves, V. (2021). Financial performance and market growth of the companies in Hungary and Romania: A study of the food retail companies [Special issue]. Corporate Ownership & Control, 18(3), 325–336. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv18i3siart7
  24. El Beshlawy, H., & Ardroumli, S. (2021). Ownership control intensity, corporate financial performance and revenue growth since the global financial crisis [Special issue]. Corporate Ownership & Control, 18(3), 275–295. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv18i3siart4
  25. Gupta, N., Agarwal, T., & Jagwani, B. (2021). Exploring non-linear relationship between foreign ownership and firm performance [Special issue]. Corporate Ownership & Control, 18(3), 257–274. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv18i3siart3
  26. El Ammari, A. (2021). Ownership structure, dividend policy, and financial performance: A causality analysis. Corporate Ownership & Control, 18(3), 161-174. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv18i3art13
  27. Arora, K., & Siddiqui, A. A. (2021). Export guarantees and firm performance in the context of corporate governance. Corporate Ownership & Control, 18(3), 136-148. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv18i3art11
  28. Zouari-Hadiji, R., & Zouari, G. (2021). A mediation analysis: Board of directors’ composition, R&D investment, and international firm performance. Corporate Ownership & Control, 18(3), 104-119. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv18i3art9
  29. Di Biase, P., & Onorato, G. (2021). Board characteristics and financial performance in the insurance industry: An international empirical survey. Corporate Ownership & Control, 18(3), 8-18. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv18i3art1
  30. Ferdous, L. T., Withanalage, N. P., & Zaman, A. A. Q. (2021). Review of short-run performance of initial public offerings in Australia. Corporate Ownership & Control, 18(2), 188-200. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv18i2art16
  31. Siddiqui, A. A., & Singh, P. (2021). Institutional environment, competencies and firm export performance: A study of the emerging country. Corporate Ownership & Control, 18(2), 169-179. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv18i2art14
  32. Al-Saidi, M. (2021). Boards of directors and firm performance: A study of non-financial listed firms on the Kuwait Stock Exchange. Corporate Ownership & Control, 18(2), 40-47. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv18i2art3
  33. Chandrakumara, A., Wickramasuriya, R., & McCarthy, G. (2020). Collective personality of top listed firms in Australia and its impact on financial and market performance [Special issue]. Corporate Ownership & Control, 18(1), 438-449. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv18i1siart16
  34. Soni, T. K., & Singh, A. (2020). Directors’ remuneration, corporate governance and firm performance linkages: Evidence from the emerging country [Special issue]. Corporate Ownership & Control, 18(1), 382-392. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv18i1siart12
  35. Bruno, E., & Iacoviello, G. (2020). Corporate governance and performance: A study of the reform of cooperative credit system in Italy [Special issue]. Corporate Ownership & Control, 18(1), 370-381. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv18i1siart11
  36. Goel, K., & Oswal, S. (2020). EVA-based financial performance measurement: An evidential study of selected emerging country companies. Corporate Ownership & Control, 18(1), 179-195. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv18i1art14
  37. Chebri, M., & Bahoussa, A. (2020). Impact of gender and nationality diversity on financial performance: A study of listed banks in Morocco. Corporate Ownership & Control, 18(1), 56-68. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv18i1art5
  38. Vagnoni, E., Oppi, C., & Cavicchi, C. (2020). Ownership structure and financial performance: A study of the Italian retail pharmacies. Corporate Ownership & Control, 18(1), 22-33. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv18i1art2
  39. Hussein, A. (2020). The influence of capital structure on company performance: Evidence from Egypt. Corporate Ownership & Control, 18(1), 8-21. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv18i1art1
  40. Hundal, S., & Eskola, A. (2020). Board of directors, capital structure, investment decisions and firm-performance: An empirical study of Nordic firms [Special issue]. Corporate Ownership & Control, 17(4), 377-390. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv17i4siart14
  41. Sicoli, G., Bronzetti, G., Ippolito, D., & Leonetti, G. (2020). Gender diversity and governance: Analysis of Italian listed companies [Special issue]. Corporate Ownership & Control, 17(4), 329-338. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv17i4siart10
  42. Lutz, S., Hegazy, K., Mohamed, E. K. A., & Basuony, M. A. K. (2020). International ownership and firm performance in Arab economies [Special issue]. Corporate Ownership & Control, 17(4), 308-318. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv17i4siart8
  43. Jaber, Y. (2020). Gender diversity and financial performance of the stock exchange listed companies [Special issue]. Corporate Ownership & Control, 17(4), 257-267. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv17i4siart4
  44. Ravaonorohanta, N. (2020). Gender-diverse boards get better performance on mergers and acquisitions [Special issue]. Corporate Ownership & Control, 17(4), 222-233. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv17i4siart1
  45. Baker, H. K., Satt, H., Atmounia, F., & El Fadel, B. (2020). How deferred revenue changes impact future financial performance. Corporate Ownership & Control, 17(4), 72-85. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv17i4art6
  46. Hewa Dulige, J., Ali, M. J., Mather, P., & Young, S. (2020). Independent directors: Exploring the heterogeneous nature of multiple directorships. Corporate Ownership & Control, 17(4), 18-34. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv17i4art2
  47. Solaimani, R., Rashed, F., Mohammed, S., & ElKelish, W. W. (2020). The impact of artificial intelligence on corporate control. Corporate Ownership & Control, 17(3), 171-178. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv17i3art13
  48. Ferri, S., Tron, A., Fiume, R., & Della Corte, G. (2020). The relation between cash flows and economic performance in the digital age: An empirical analysis. Corporate Ownership & Control, 17(3), 84-91. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv17i3art6
  49. Haddad, A., El Ammari, A., & Bouri, A. (2020). Impacts of ownership structure on the financial performance of conventional and Islamic banks in the agency theory context. Corporate Ownership & Control, 17(3), 46-70. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv17i3art4
  50. Braendle, U., Stiglbauer, M., Ababneh, K., & Dedousis, E. (2020). The impact of board diversity on firm performance – The case of Germany. Corporate Ownership & Control, 17(2), 183-193. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv17i2art15
  51. Mantovani, G. M., & Moscato, G. (2020). Shareholder composition, corporate governance and their monitoring effects on firm performance. Corporate Ownership & Control, 17(2), 165-182. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv17i2art14
  52. Karamoy, H., & Tulung, J. E. (2020). The effect of financial performance and corporate governance to stock price in non-bank financial industry. Corporate Ownership & Control, 17(2), 97-103. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv17i2art9
  53. Campa, D., Torchia, M., Marceselli, C. R. C., & Sargenti, P. (2020). Founder succession and firm performance in the luxury industry. Corporate Ownership & Control, 17(2), 88-96. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv17i2art8
  54. Nigri, G., Del Baldo, M., & Agulini, A. (2020). Integrated sustainable performance management systems: A case study on Italian benefit corporations. Corporate Ownership & Control, 17(2), 65-76. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv17i2art6
  55. Onyina, P. A., & Gyanor, D. K. (2019). Do corporate governance practices affect the performance of firms listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange? Corporate Ownership & Control, 17(1), 107-115. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv17i1art10
  56. Wang, P., Barrese, J., & Pooser, D. (2019). Performance in financial services: Does institutional ownership matter? Corporate Ownership & Control, 16(2), 108-120. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv16i2art11
  57. Shaban, O. S., Al-Hawatma, Z., & Abdallah, A. A. (2019). Mergers and acquisitions in Jordan: Its motives and influence on company financial performance and stock market price. Corporate Ownership & Control, 16(2), 67-72. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv16i2art7
  58. La Rosa, F., Bernini, F., & Mariani, G. (2018). Diversified, integrated and cross-border acquisitions and firm performance: A comparison of family and non-family Italian listed firms. Corporate Ownership & Control, 16(1), 72-86. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv16i1art8
  59. Oliveira, M., & Carvalhal, A. (2018). Do football clubs with good governance have higher performances? Evidence from Brazil. Corporate Ownership & Control, 16(1), 7-12. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv16i1art1
  60. Khan, B., Nijhof, A., Diepeveen, R. A., & Melis, D. A. M. (2018). Does good corporate governance lead to better firm performance? Strategic lessons from a structured literature review. Corporate Ownership & Control, 15(4), 73-85. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv15i4art7
  61. Rukundo, J. B. (2017). Firm performance and innovation in the developing countries: Evidence from firm-level survey. Corporate Ownership & Control, 15(1-1), 235-245. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv15i1c1p7
  62. Cambrea, D. R., Lussana, G., Quarato, F., & Varacca Capello, P. (2017). Top management team diversity and firm performance: Empirical evidence from the fashion and luxury industry. Corporate Ownership & Control, 15(1-2), 325-340. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv15i1c2p2
  63. Scafarto, V., Ricci, F., Della Corte, G., & De Luca, P. (2017). Board structure, ownership concentration and corporate performance: Italian evidence. Corporate Ownership & Control, 15(1-2), 347-359. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv15i1c2p4
  64. Owusu, A., Holmes, M., & Agyemang, J. (2017). The performance consequences of board structure changes: Evidence from Ghana. Corporate Ownership & Control, 15(1-2), 421-434.https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv15i1c2p11
  65. Tuccillo, D., Ferrone, C., & Agliata, F. (2018). Evaluation of the integration between corporate and financial performance: The social impact bond financial instrument. Corporate Ownership & Control, 15(3), 138-144. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv15i3art12
  66. Ntoung, A. T. L., Vila Biglieri, J. E., Outman, B. C., Masárová, E., Babounia, A., & Kome, C. M. (2017). Family firms and performance empirical analysis from Spain. Corporate Ownership & Control, 14(4-2), 380-395. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv14i4c2art4
  67. Hassouna, D., Ouda, H., & Hussainey, K. (2017). Transparency and disclosure as an internal corporate governance mechanism and corporate performance: Egypt’s case. Corporate Ownership & Control, 14(4-1), 182-195. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv14i4c1art1
  68. Hundal, S. (2017). Multiple directorships of corporate boards and firm performance in India. Corporate Ownership & Control, 14(4), 150-164. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv14i4art13
  69. Kyriazopoulos, G. (2017). Corporate governance and firm performance in periods of financial distress. Corporate Ownership & Control, 14(3-1), 209-222. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv14i3c1art7
  70. Abdullah, S. N. (2016). Corporate governance mechanisms and the performance of Malaysian listed firms. Corporate Ownership & Control, 14(1-2), 384-398. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv14i1c2p10
  71. Haryono, U., Iskandar, R., Paminto, A., & Ulfah, Y. (2016). Sustainability performance: It’s impact on risk and value of the firm. Corporate Ownership & Control, 14(1-1), 278-286. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv14i1c1p11
  72. Ganguli, S. K. (2016). Persistent high liquidity, ownership structure and firm performance: Indian evidence. Corporate Ownership & Control, 14(1), 38-47. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv14i1p4
  73. Zemzem, A., & Ftouhi, K. (2016). External corporate governance, tax planning, and firm performance. Corporate Ownership & Control, 13(3-3), 523-532. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv13i3c3p11
  74. Iacoviello, G., Mazzei, M., & Riccardi, G. (2015). The gender composition of the board and firm performance. The role of regulatory measures. Corporate Ownership & Control, 13(1-11), 1385-1395. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv13i10
  75. Portal, M. T., & Basso, L. F. C. (2015). The effect of family control and management on performance, capital structure, cash holding, and cash dividends. Corporate Ownership & Control, 13(1-10), 1134-1149. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv13i1c10p2
  76. Mateus, C., Hall, T., & Mateus, I. B. (2015). Are listed firms better governed? Empirical evidence on board structure and financial performance. Corporate Ownership & Control, 13(1-7), 736-755. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv13i1c7p2
  77. Ndayisaba, G., & Ahmed, A. D. (2015). CEO remuneration, board composition and firm performance: empirical evidence from Australian listed companies. Corporate Ownership & Control, 13(1-5), 534-552. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv13i1c5p2
  78. Bruno, P., & Carvalhal, A. (2015). Firm valuation, performance and origin of controlling shareholder in Brazil. Corporate Ownership & Control, 12(4-5), 535-540. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv12i4c5p3
  79. Nulla, Y. M. (2015). Pay for performance: An empirical review. Corporate Ownership & Control, 12(4), 69-79. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv12i4p5
  80. Farooq, S., Ahmed, S., & Saleem, K. (2015). Overinvestment, growth opportunities and firm performance: Evidence from Singapore stock market. Corporate Ownership & Control, 12(3-4), 454-467. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv12i3c4p6
  81. Basuony, M. A. K., Elseidi, R. I., & Mohamed, E. K. A. (2014). The impact of corporate social responsibility on firm performance: Evidence form a MENA country. Corporate Ownership & Control, 12(1-9), 761-774. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv12i1c9p1
  82. Wang, Y., & Chen, C. W. (2014). Board structure, D&O insurance and the variability of firm performance. Corporate Ownership & Control, 12(1-2), 259-270. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv12i1c2p4
  83. Cheng, M. A., & Leung, N. W. (2014). Ownership structure, ongoing related party transactions and corporate performance: Evidence from Chinese listed firms. Corporate Ownership & Control, 11(2-5), 446-464. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv11i2c5p2
  84. Farooq, O., & Satt, H. (2014). Does analyst following improve firm performance? Evidence from the MENA region. Corporate Ownership & Control, 11(2-1), 157-166. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv11i2c1p1
  85. Mohamed, E. K. A., Basuony, M. A., & Badawi, A. A. (2013). The impact of corporate governance on firm performance in Egyptian listed companies. Corporate Ownership & Control, 11(1-7), 691-705. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv11i1c7art6
  86. Kanagaretnam, K., Lobo, G. J., & Whalen, D. J. (2013). Relationship between board independence and firm performance post Sarbanes Oxley. Corporate Ownership & Control, 11(1), 65-80. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv11i1art6
  87. Di Carlo, E., & Ranalli, F. (2013). Corporate performance and boards’ dilemma of listed subsidiaries. Corporate Ownership & Control, 10(4), 130-147. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv10i4art10
  88. Emmanuel, T., Carvalhal, A., & Avila, M. (2012). Does social responsibility matter for firm performance? Evidence from Brazil. Corporate Ownership & Control, 9(3), 132-141. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv9i3art11
  89. Jiang, H., & Habib, A. (2012). Ownership concentration, free cash flow agency problem and future firm performance: New Zealand evidence. Corporate Ownership & Control, 9(3), 96-110. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv9i3art8
  90. Hu, D., & Zheng, H. (2012). Corporate governance and performance: Evidence from Chinese private listed companies based on cash flow rights and control rights. Corporate Ownership & Control, 9(2), 85-93. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv9i2art7
  91. You, C. F., Hsu, A. C., & Shih, T. L. (2011). Dividend payouts and companies performance in Taiwan. Corporate Ownership & Control, 9(1-6), 609-621. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv9i1c6art4
  92. Capizzi, V., Giovannini, R., & Pesic, V. (2011). Does corporate governance really matter for firms performance? Evidence from Italian IPOs market. Corporate Ownership & Control, 9(1-6), 569-586. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv9i1c6art1
  93. Berthelot, S., Di Vito, J., & Gagné, V. (2011). Evaluating the performance of board members: A portrait of Canadian firms. Corporate Ownership & Control, 8(3), 86-93. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv8i3p7
  94. Cotter, R., Dason, J., Niu, J., & Klein, P. (2011). Corporate governance and stock performance: Evidence from Canadian firms over the period 2005-2009. Corporate Ownership & Control, 8(3), 56-68. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv8i3p5
  95. Brogi, M. (2011). Board, governance and firm performance: Are financial intermediaries different? [Special issue]. Corporate Ownership & Control, 8(2), 60-68. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv8i2sip6
  96. Tutino, M. (2011). Which metrics are relevant in European listed companies? Evidence from nineties. Corporate Ownership & Control, 8(2-5), 566-588. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv8i2c5p6
  97. Darmadi, S. (2011). Board diversity and firm performance: The Indonesian evidence. Corporate Ownership & Control, 8(2-4), 450-466. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv8i2c4p4
  98. Ali Ahmed, H. J., & Wadud, I. K. M. M. (2011). Market based performance: Do ownership structures, or firm policy choice matter? Corporate Ownership & Control, 8(2), 89-95. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv8i2p8