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Multiple large shareholders and cost stickiness: evidence from China

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  • Bo Zhang
  • Heyu Geng
  • Ruixue Zhou
  • Limei Yang

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Using a sample of Chinese listed firms from 2001 to 2017, this study investigates the impact of multiple large shareholders (MLS) on cost stickiness from the agency costs perspective. We find a positive association between MLS and cost stickiness after controlling for various determinants of cost stickiness. The results of additional analyses suggest that coordination costs among large shareholders make it challenging to monitor managers, and stronger protection of minority shareholders helps to eliminate the effect of MLS on cost stickiness. This paper extends our understanding of the ‘dark side’ of MLS and complements existing research investigating the determinants of cost stickiness from the ownership structure perspective.

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  • Bo Zhang & Heyu Geng & Ruixue Zhou & Limei Yang, 2025. "Multiple large shareholders and cost stickiness: evidence from China," Accounting and Business Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 55(2), pages 188-216, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:acctbr:v:55:y:2025:i:2:p:188-216
    DOI: 10.1080/00014788.2023.2266804
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