Cracking Capital Structure Concepts for the CFA Level 1 Exam
Welcome to the exciting world of capital structure! Are you ready to unlock the secrets behind how companies finance their operations? Let’s dive in!
Capital Structure and Company Life Cycle
Discover the intriguing relationship between a company’s capital structure and its life cycle. Learn how start-ups, growing firms, and mature businesses employ different mixes of debt and equity to finance their operations. And remember, as a company grows, its capital structure evolves!
► Master the complexities of capital structure life cycle here.
Theories of Capital Structure I – MM Propositions
Dive into the capital structure world with Modigliani and Miller’s 1958 and 1963 propositions, unraveling the relevance of capital structure and how it interacts with taxes and cost of capital. Understand how these theories pave the way to the more real-world applicable static trade-off theory.
► Embark on the journey to comprehend MM capital structure theories here.
Theories of Capital Structure II – Static Trade-off Theory
Get to grips with the static trade-off theory and how it shapes a firm’s target capital structure. Learn how to strike a balance between the benefits of a tax shield and the rising costs of financial distress to determine the optimal capital structure.
► Think you’ve got it? Get a grip on static trade-off theory here.
Factors Affecting Capital Structure Decisions
Fasten your seatbelts as we venture into the world of capital structure decisions! We’ll decode the influence of debt ratings and business characteristics, assess the impact of external factors, and face the truth about agency costs and asymmetric information costs. Plus, we’ll untangle the web of the pecking order theory and discover why companies think twice before opting for public equity offerings.
► Start your adventure in understanding capital structure decisions here.
Stakeholder Interests in Capital Structure Decisions
Delve into the diverse perspectives of stakeholders when it comes to capital structure decisions. Uncover the motivations and concerns of public debt holders, common stockholders, preferred stockholders, and more. Just remember, finding the right balance is key!
► Step into the shoes of a stakeholder here.
