The impact of board size, ownership structure and characteristics of the supervisory board on the financial performance of listed companies in Vietnam

Authors

  • Hoang Phong Le Department of Finance and Accounting Management, Ho Chi Minh City University of Law, 02 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Ba Hoang Nguyen Department of Finance and Accounting Management, Ho Chi Minh City University of Law, 02 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47577/business.v8i.11454

Keywords:

ownership, board structure, characteristics of the supervisory board, financial performance, , listed companies, Vietnam

Abstract

This study focuses on examining the influence of board size, ownership structure and characteristics of the supervisory board on the financial performance of companies listed on the Vietnam stock market. Using the fixed-effects regression model (FEM) and the random-effects model (REM) with panel data from 2017 to 2021, the research results have shown: (i) ownership (share ownership ratio of major shareholders are state, foreign investors, domestic private investors, members of the board of directors) have a positive influence on financial performance, (ii) board size has a negative effect on the financial performance, and (iii) characteristics of the supervisory board has a positive effect on the financial performance of companies listed on the Vietnam stock market. Based on the research results, the authors propose several key policy recommendations to enhance the financial performance of listed companies on the Vietnam stock market.

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Published

2024-07-22

How to Cite

Phong Le, H., & Nguyen, B. H. (2024). The impact of board size, ownership structure and characteristics of the supervisory board on the financial performance of listed companies in Vietnam. Technium Business and Management, 8, 122–142. https://doi.org/10.47577/business.v8i.11454