Why do companies in Cameroon resist to be financed through the financial market?

Abstract

This paper aims at explaining why in a context characterized by a huge need for financing, managers are still reluctant to an Initial Public Offering. For that purpose, the data are collected from 42 companies, through a questionnaire. A Principal Component Analysis supplemented by an estimation, were used. The results show that managers have a positive perception of the stock market, but consider very high the associated costs. They also reveal a weak financial culture and the unfavorable business environment.