This paper investigates equity ownership and capital structure determinants of New Zealand-listed firms. This study is an extension from previous studies conducted by Boyle & Eckhold (1997) and Wellalage & Locke (2012). Boyle & Eckhold and Wellalage & Locke examine capital structure choices in...

This paper investigates equity ownership and capital structure determinants of New Zealand-listed firms. This study is an extension from previous studies conducted by Boyle & Eckhold (1997) and Wellalage & Locke (2012). Boyle & Eckhold and Wellalage & Locke examine capital structure choices in...

The current study aims to empirically explore the relationship between firm characteristics, corporate governance and capital structure in New Zealand's large listed companies. Eight years of data for 40 firms listed on the NZX50 Stock Exchange, are collected and observations are analysed using...

This study investigates the linkages between corporate governance and capital structure decisions in listed business in Sri Lanka. Five years of data for 113 listed companies are collected and 565 observations are analysed using a dynamic panel generalised method of moment estimation controlling...

This paper investigates the determinants of capital structure in unlisted firms in New Zealand. Hypotheses utilising pecking-order theory, trade-off theory and agency costs theory are empirically examine the effects of firm ownership structure, firm characteristics and industry on small business...