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Author: | D'Souza, J. Megginson, W. L. |
Title: | The financial and operating performance of privatized firms during the 1990s. |
Journal: | Journal of Finance
1999 : AUG, VOL. 54:4, p. 1397-1438 |
Index terms: | Capital structure of companies Developed economies Industrial policy |
Language: | eng |
Abstract: | The authors compare the pre- and postprivatization financial and operating performance of 85 companies from 28 industrialized couintries that were privatized through public share offerings in 1990-1996. They document increases in profitability, output, operating efficiency, and dividend payments - and decreases in leverage ratios. |
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