This dissertation investigates the influence of large family shareholders on financial decisions and the performance of listed firms in Germany. It documents the effect of family ownership and the management involvement of family shareholders on working capital management, earnings management as well as the stock market performance of family firms.
Fabio Franzoi studied Corporate Management & Economics at Zeppelin University and in Siena. During his studies, he worked at the Friedrichshafen Institute of Family Entrepreneurship as well as the Chair for Banking and Finance. While pursuing a part-time PhD-program in the private sector, he earned his PhD at Zeppelin University in 2022. His research focus is on financing, performance and the specific ownership and control structures of family businesses.