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Considering the total debt, the negative relationship between the two variables differs from family and non-family companies. The results show that age and size influences positively, and the independence of the board directors influences negatively the firms\u2019 performance. The empirical findings suggest that under economic adversity, the firms\u2019 performance is negatively affected. 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