Equal ownership split in international joint ventures: performance implications in an emerging market

Hyo Eun Cho (), Jon Jungbien Moon () and Insik Jeong ()
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Hyo Eun Cho: Korea University
Jon Jungbien Moon: Korea University
Insik Jeong: Korea University

Asian Business & Management, 2022, vol. 21, issue 2, No 3, 205-230

Abstract: Abstract Are equal ownership splits advantageous for international joint ventures (JVs) in an emerging economy? Following a regression discontinuity approach, this study addresses the question by investigating subsidiary-level financial performance and considers an inherent endogeneity issue. Using panel data of international JVs in China, we compare the performance of equal ownership, minority, and majority JVs. We find that equal ownership JVs generate financial advantages over minority- or majority-foreign-owned JVs and other ownership types when a foreign partner possesses limited knowledge of the host country. Moreover, we find that the financial benefits of an equal ownership split are more salient for JVs located in regions with less developed institutions.

Keywords: International joint ventures; Ownership; Emerging market; Performance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1057/s41291-020-00126-y

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