Influence of financial slack on the capital structure in brazilian, chilean and mexican food companies

Authors

  • Edgar Pamplona Universidade Regional de Blumenau (FURB)
  • Daniel Fernando Padilha Universidade Regional de Blumenau (FURB)
  • Tarcísio Pedro da Silva Universidade Regional de Blumenau (FURB)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-8069.2018v15n35p88

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of financial slack on the capital structure of brazilian, chilean and mexican food companies. This is a descriptive, documentary and quantitative research. The study period covers the years 2009 to 2013, with a sample of 29 organizations. The results show the financial slack as a determinant factor of the capital structure of food companies in the three countries, with a negative influence on short-term debt (in Brazil, Chile, and Mexico) and total indebtedness (in Brazil), as well as positive on its long-term indebtedness (in Chile and Mexico). In this way, it can be identified that the companies tend to constitute financial slack with their own resources initially, adhering to the pecking-order theory, but when not possible by this means, use long-term third-party resources to enjoy the benefits linked to financial slack. In addition, the relations found closer between chilean and mexican companies compared to brazilian companies.

Author Biographies

Edgar Pamplona, Universidade Regional de Blumenau (FURB)

Doutorando em Ciências Contábeis e Administração pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Contábeis (PPGCC) da Universidade Regional de Blumenau (FURB)

Daniel Fernando Padilha, Universidade Regional de Blumenau (FURB)

Mestre em Ciências Contábeis pela FURB

Tarcísio Pedro da Silva, Universidade Regional de Blumenau (FURB)

Doutor em Ciências Contábeis e Administração pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Contábeis (PPGCC/FURB)

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Published

2018-06-30

How to Cite

Pamplona, E., Padilha, D. F., & da Silva, T. P. (2018). Influence of financial slack on the capital structure in brazilian, chilean and mexican food companies. Revista Contemporânea De Contabilidade, 15(35), 88–107. https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-8069.2018v15n35p88

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