The Analysis of Company Growth Determinants Based on Financial Statements of the European Companies

Bojana Vuković, Kristina Peštović, Vera Mirović, Dejan Jakšić and Sunčica Milutinović
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Bojana Vuković: Faculty of Economics in Subotica, University of Novi Sad, 24000 Subotica, Serbia
Kristina Peštović: Faculty of Economics in Subotica, University of Novi Sad, 24000 Subotica, Serbia
Vera Mirović: Faculty of Economics in Subotica, University of Novi Sad, 24000 Subotica, Serbia
Dejan Jakšić: Faculty of Economics in Subotica, University of Novi Sad, 24000 Subotica, Serbia
Sunčica Milutinović: Faculty of Economics in Subotica, University of Novi Sad, 24000 Subotica, Serbia

Sustainability, 2022, vol. 14, issue 2, 1-17

Abstract: The primary aim of this paper is to determine the indicators that have an influence on the company growth in the field of agriculture, forestry, and fisheries during the six-year period (2014–2019). This sector is very important for sustainable development, bearing in mind the need to preserve natural resources, i.e., land, water, plant, and animal resources. Sustainable development of this sector is of satisfactory technical-technological development, economically sustainable, and socially acceptable. The sample consists of 1333 observations of active companies on the European market. Multiple regression analysis was used in order to thoroughly analyze the variables of growth. The obtained results showed that company size has a negative impact on growth, while return on assets and leverage have a positive impact on growth. The impact of these variables was statistically significant. Along with the influence of observed determinants based on data from financial statements, the future growth and development of companies in this sector will certainly depend on the volume of investments, pricing policy, credit and natural conditions, agricultural policy measures, and adequate institutional support through the provision of financial support and encouragement of exports of products. Institutional incentives for more intensive integration of the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sector are aimed at achieving the concept of integrated sustainable development.

Keywords: growth; agriculture; forestry and fisheries; European companies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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