Optimal Capital Structure
Optimal capital structure refers to the mix of debt and equity financing that maximizes a company’s overall value while minimizing its cost of capital.
Cost of Capital
Cost of capital refers to the return required to make a capital project worthwhile, representing the cost of funds through debt or equity.
Financial Distress
Financial distress is a condition where a company struggles to meet its debt obligations, potentially leading to insolvency or bankruptcy if unresolved.
Debt Vs Equity
Debt and equity represent two primary sources of capital through which a company can finance its operations and growth.
Corporate Financing Decision
Corporate financing decision is the choice of using debt, equity, or internal funds to finance a company’s operations and investments.
Stock Repurchases
Stock repurchases refer to the process by which a corporation buys back its own outstanding shares from existing shareholders.
Dividend Policy
Dividend policy refers to a corporation’s decision on whether to pay dividends, when to pay them, and how much to distribute to shareholders.
Stock Distributions
Stock distributions are dividends given to shareholders in the form of additional shares rather than cash.
Dividend Reinvestment Plans
Dividend reinvestment plans (DRPs or DRIPs) are programs where shareholders reinvest their dividends to buy more company shares, often without fees and at a discount.
Dividend
Dividend is the distribution of cash, stock, or other property by a corporation to its shareholders, as declared by the board of directors.