The Impact Of The Ownership Diversification On The Financial Performance An Empirical Study On Financial Companies In Qatar

Abstract

This study aims to determine the relationship between ownership’s diversification and financial performance of financial companies listed in the Qatari financial market during the period 2012-2019. The study focuses on 13 banks and insurance companies and uses the Panel Data method.

The study uses Foreign ownership and individual ownership as dimensions of ownership diversification. Return on assets measures financial performance. In addition, the study uses the size of the company and the earnings per share as control variables.

The study found that individual ownership and company size have positive effects on financial performance. However, foreign ownership and earnings per share have negative effects on financial performance.