The Influence of Corporate Governance to the Firm Performance in Logistics Industry

Tan, Yi Lin and Yusof, Mimi Syazwani and Mohd Ali, Nur Aqilah and Mohamed Azmi, Zahirah (2018): The Influence of Corporate Governance to the Firm Performance in Logistics Industry.

Abstract

The aim of this study is to break down the execution of logistics industries in United Kingdom (UK) throughout five years. The analysis is employ on the sample of six organization in UK over the period in the vicinity of 2013 and 2017. The information is derived from annual report of Kerry Logistic, Wincanton, DFDS Seaways, Easy Jet and Stobart Group. This study utilizing a clear descriptive analysis, for example profitability, liquidity risk, credit risk, operational risk and also economic environment as to look at the performance of the organization include in logistics industries. The information ascertained is on average. The result show that the company performance can be influenced by the risk and economic environment. The study found the profitability ratio in term of current, quick ratio and debt to income are significant to independent variable which are to the return on asset. While, return on asset are significant to average collection period, liquidity ratio, unemployment rate, interest rate and operational ratio.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Profitability, Credit Risk, Liquidity, Macroeconomic, Corporate Governance
• Subjects: G - Financial Economics > G3 - Corporate Finance and Governance; G - Financial Economics > G3 - Corporate Finance and Governance > G32 - Financing Policy ; Financial Risk and Risk Management ; Capital and Ownership Structure ; Value of Firms ; Goodwill

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