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Impact of Macro and Firm-Specific Characteristics on Postprivatization Performance

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  • Xiangjian Zhang
  • Zongming Tang
  • Jun He

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This article investigates the performance of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) following share-issue privatization and examines how macro and firm-specific characteristics affect postprivatization performance. Our results show that the profitability of firms decreases after privatization but their output and operating efficiency increase. We found that postprivatization performance is affected by macro and micro factors. Specifically, economic growth, capital market development, institutional investors, centralized management, equity refinancing, and external audits are positively associated with postprivatization performance. However, market competition, control of large shareholders, central government control, ownership structure balance, and related-party transactions have a significantly negative impact on postprivatization performance. The findings of this article have political implications for the future direction of privatization of SOEs.

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  • Xiangjian Zhang & Zongming Tang & Jun He, 2012. "Impact of Macro and Firm-Specific Characteristics on Postprivatization Performance," Chinese Economy, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 45(5), pages 50-91, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:mes:chinec:v:45:y:2012:i:5:p:50-91
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    1. Ngo My Tran & Ann Jorissen & Walter Nonneman, 2015. "Privatization of Vietnamese Firms and Its Effects on Firm Performance," Asian Economic and Financial Review, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 5(2), pages 202-217, February.
    2. Nicholas Lee & Fu-Min Chang & Yale Wang & Duong Thu La & Hsiang-Jane Su, 2017. "Impacts of Macroeconomic News on Vietnamese SOEs' Performance," Journal of Applied Finance & Banking, SCIENPRESS Ltd, vol. 7(1), pages 1-5.
    3. Ghulam, Yaseen, 2017. "Long-run performance of an industry after broader reforms including privatization," Research in International Business and Finance, Elsevier, vol. 42(C), pages 745-768.
    4. Ghulam, Yaseen & Jaffry, Shabbar, 2015. "Efficiency and productivity of the cement industry: Pakistani experience of deregulation and privatisation," Omega, Elsevier, vol. 54(C), pages 101-115.

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