THE IMPACT OF FREE CASH FLOW, EQUITY CONCENTRATION AND AGENCY COSTS ON FIRM’S PROFITABILITY

Abstract

This paper examines how free cash flow and equity concentration are associated with agency costs, and how they influence the profitability of insurance firms listed in the Saudi Stock Market. The results indicate that equity concentration has no significant impact on agency costs, free cash flow has no significant impact on agency costs and agency costs has no significant impact on firm’s profitability. The finding of this study do not show any evidence to support the agency theory among insurance firms listed in the Saudi Stock Market.