This article throws light upon the ten main reasons necessitating change in capitalisation. The reasons are: 1. To Restore Balance in the Financial Plan 2. To Simplify the Capital Structure 3. To Suit Investor's Needs 4. To fund Current Liabilities 5. To Write off the Deficit 6. To Capitalize Retained Earnings 7. To Clear Default on Fixed Cost Securities 8. [...]
This article throws light upon the top seventeen factors determining the capital structure. The factors are: 1. Financial Leverage 2. Growth and Stability of Sales 3. Cost of Capital 4. Risk 5. Cash Flow Ability to Service Debt 6. Nature and Size of a Firm 7. Control 8. Flexibility 9. Requirements of Investors 10. Capital Market Conditions 11. Assets Structure [...]
After reading this article you will learn about Capital Gearing:- 1. Meaning of Capital Gearing 2. Significance of Capital Gearing 3. Trade Cycles. Meaning of Capital Gearing: The term 'capital gearing' refers to the relationship between equity capital (equity shares plus reserves) and long-term debt. It may be planned or historical, the latter describing a state of affairs where the [...]