Allocation of internally generated corporate cash flow in Africa

Agyei-Boapeah, H. and Machokoto, M. (2018) Allocation of internally generated corporate cash flow in Africa. Journal of Accounting in Emerging Economies. 8(4), pp. 495-513. 2042-1168.

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Abstract:

We examine how managers of African firms, operating in environments characterised by less developed capital markets and weak institutional structures, make use of their internally generated cash flows. We find that managers of African firms hold most of their internally generated cash flows, and when they decide to spend, they allocate a higher proportion towards dividend payments; followed by leverage adjustments; then to investments; and lastly, to equity repurchases. These allocations are consistent with the existence of a significant financial constraint in African markets, and the use of dividends to signal credit quality in relatively underdeveloped capital markets.

Uncontrolled Keywords:

Financial constraints, cash flow, cash holdings, investments, dividend, Africa

Creators:

Agyei-Boapeah, H. and Machokoto, M.

Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:

Faculties > Faculty of Business & Law > Accounting & Finance

Date:

2018

Date Type:

Publication

Page Range:

pp. 495-513

Journal or Publication Title:

Journal of Accounting in Emerging Economies

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Number:

Number of Pages:

Language:

English

DOI:

10.1108/JAEE-10-2017-0099

ISSN:

2042-1168

Status:

Published / Disseminated

Refereed:

Yes