the shortest working capital cycles, relatively higher rates of profitability were obtained. A favorable influence of … working capital cycles reduction of the profitability was also verified by means of a multiple regression analysis. -- working …

This article analyzes persistence and the drivers of profitability in US and EU food processing using GMM estimations … sectors. Firm-specific drivers of profitability are size, growth and financial risk. Regarding industry characteristics the … growth rate significantly influences profitability. The findings provide insights for the management of food processing firms …

, profitability, agency cost, innovation and technology, and firm size as a moderating variable. This study used quarterly data from … positively; however, profitability and innovation and technology negatively affect the debt ratio, while agency cost does not … weakens the effect of the relationship between assets structure and profitability with the debt ratio. Managerial implications …