An Investigation of the Relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Financial Performance in Egypt: The Mediating Role of Information Asymmetry

The aim of this paper is to investigate the impact corporate social responsibility (CSR) on financial performance (CFP) through information asymmetry (IA) as a mediator. study involved whole sectors in listed companies Egx100 excluding Financial (banks and services) from 2013-2017 using smart PLS (Partial Least Square). CSR measured index, while Share turnover ratio used measure IA. CFP divided into three indicators: ROA, ROE ROS. Structural model assessment reveals that has positive significant effect CFP. This means those engaged activities achieved better than non- CRS companies. proved have negative shows lead decreased Finally, research found will improve