Determinants of Corporate Cash Holdings in Textile Sector of Pakistan

Abstract

This study analyzes the impact of tools used for cash holding in the textile sector of Pakistan for the period of 14 years (2005-2018). The tools consist of firm dimension, influence, capital expenditure, expansion opportunity, liquidity, cash stream and cash stream instability and extra expenditure. Unbalanced dynamic panel data is engaged for empirical estimation. For estimation of consistent result active panel information i-e Two-step scheme widespread process of moments is used. System generalized method of moments (GMM) design estimation reveals that compact dimension control, capital expenses, cash stream, cash stream instability and extra dummy affect cash holdings positively while liquidity and growth opportunities affect cash holdings negatively. Lagged cash is used as an instrumental variable and its positive implication (coefficient) reveal that the prior year reserve of cash have a significant impact on the current year and, suggesting these companies have a target level of cash. The academic implication indicates that larger companies in the textile sector retain more cash and easy access to diversify and advance sophisticated technology projects and furthermore will compete in the open market economy.