Ownership structure and performance of US largest companies

This study investigates whether the ownership structure has significant effect on firm performance for US companies. Fifty US publically listed corporation is used here for the analysis. The analysis is made on ownership concentration and mix. The study provides empirical support for the hypotheses in the case of ownership concentration; it shows significant effect on firm performance. The results gives a partial support in the case of ownership mix and firm performance, since only 2 types of investors has significant effect on firm value.