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STRUCTURE
“Mix of different sources of long term
funds such as– equity shares, preference
shares, long term loans, retained
earnings.
Capital structure vs
financial structure
Financial structure refers to the way the
firm’s assets are financed. i.e. long term +
short term sources of funds.
Capital structure is the permanent
financing of the company--- long term
debt and shareholders funds
Capital structure is only a part of its
financial structure.
Debt vs. equity
Cost theory:-
Total amount of capitalisation –
Cost of fixed assets + amount of
working capital + cost of establishing the
business say preliminary expenses,
underwriting commission etc.
Earning theory:-
Depends upon earning capacity.