
doi: 10.2139/ssrn.1080812
The limitation of the problem of free cash flow depends on the efficiency of governance mechanisms. In our study, we chose four main governance mechanisms, namely debt, the distribution of dividends, boards of directors and ownership structure. On the basis of a sample of 94 French firms in 2004, the results show that sustained distribution of dividends, a small-sized board of directors and some level of share-ownership by board members and managers are necessary conditions to the resolution of free cash flow. External directors and controlling interests act on free cash flow risk rather indirectly by favouring a massive distribution of dividends. The CEO/chairman duality produces the opposite effect. (La limitation du probleme du free cash flow depend de l`efficacite des mecanismes de gouvernance. Dans notre etude, nous avons retenu quatre principaux mecanismes de gouvernance a savoir l`endettement, la distribution de dividendes, le conseil d`administration et la structure de propriete. Sur la base d`un echantillon de 94 firmes francaises en 2004, les resultats montrent, qu`une distribution soutenue des dividendes, une taille reduite du conseil d`administration et une participation des membres du conseil et des dirigeants au capital sont des conditions necessaires a la resolution du probleme de free cash flow. Les administrateurs externes et les blocs de controle agissent plutot indirectement sur le risque du free cash flow en favorisant une distribution massive de dividendes. Le cumul des fonctions de president du conseil et de directeur general produit l`effet inverse.)
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