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Does Firm Performance Impact Perquisite Usage? Evidence From Flights of Corporate Jets

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  • Jesse Jacobs

    (Fort Hays State University)

  • Charles Braymen

    (Creighton University)

  • John Wingender, Jr

    (Creighton University)

Abstract

This paper studies the connection between firm performance and the utilization of perquisites, focusing on the impact of equity returns and the fluctuations of financial ratios on corporate jet flight activity. Our regression analysis shows that prior equity performance significantly influences flight activity to external locations of large firms in the sample. The findings suggest that the nonpecuniary benefits of corporate jet travel are a contributing factor to agency costs, particularly in instances related to firm size and the destination of the trips. These insights contribute to a deeper understanding of the complex factors influencing corporate decision-making and governance practices.

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  • Jesse Jacobs & Charles Braymen & John Wingender, Jr, 2025. "Does Firm Performance Impact Perquisite Usage? Evidence From Flights of Corporate Jets," Journal of Economic Insight, Missouri Valley Economic Association, vol. 51(1), pages 75-105.
    • Handle: RePEc:mve:journl:v:51:y:2025:i:1:p:75-105
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    JEL classification:

    • G14 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Information and Market Efficiency; Event Studies; Insider Trading
    • G32 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Financing Policy; Financial Risk and Risk Management; Capital and Ownership Structure; Value of Firms; Goodwill
    • G34 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Mergers; Acquisitions; Restructuring; Corporate Governance

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