Capital structure as a determinant of internationalization opportunities for brazilian multinationals
Abstract
Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze the determinants of the capital structure of Brazilian multinationals, verifying whether the degree of internationalization, state ownership, the macroeconomic scenario and political risk influence the capital structure.
Method: A panel data regression model with a fixed effects estimator was used, with a time horizon from 2006 to 2021. The final sample contains 56 companies from different sectors, obtained from the Fundação Dom Cabral reports.
Originality/Relevance: The originality of this article consists of analyzing the internal and external factors that can impact on the capital structure, which allows us to verify all the sources of value creation that Brazilian multinational companies use to stimulate the internationalization process.
Results: The results show that the degree of internationalization, state ownership and political risk are the main determinants of the capital structure of Brazilian multinationals. This finding is justified because, when companies internationalize their activities, they are faced with a greater source of resources and better conditions than in the domestic market. Similarly, when the government acts as a shareholder in the company, it can obtain access to credit at a lower interest rate, generating a positive impact on its capital structure.
Theoretical/methodological/practical contributions: The study makes a theoretical contribution by extending the analysis of capital structure to the scenario of emerging markets, specifically Brazil. In practical terms, this analysis could be of interest to users of financial statements, especially analysts and investors. Finally, the social contribution focuses on the evaluation of state shareholding in Brazilian multinational companies, by verifying the effectiveness of this public policy.
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