capital structure
[ˈkæpɪtəl ˈstrʌktʃər]
nounpl: capital structures
estrutura de capital
1. The composition of a company's financing, including the mix of debt and equity used to fund its assets and operations
The company's capital structure consists of 60% debt and 40% equity.
A estrutura de capital da empresa é composta por 60% de dívida e 40% de patrimônio líquido.
2. The specific combination of stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments that a firm uses to finance its investments
Optimizing the capital structure can reduce the company's weighted average cost of capital.
Otimizar a estrutura de capital pode reduzir o custo médio ponderado de capital da empresa.
3. The distribution of financial resources between different classes of securities and liabilities
The bank analyzed the capital structure to assess financial risk.
O banco analisou a estrutura de capital para avaliar o risco financeiro.
Capital structure is a fundamental concept in corporate finance and is extensively studied in business schools and financial institutions in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazil, discussions about capital structure are particularly important for understanding how companies navigate access to credit and equity markets. The concept is crucial in financial decision-making for multinational corporations operating in both countries, where tax implications and regulatory requirements differ significantly.
Related Idioms & Phrases
optimize capital structure
balance the capital structure
capital structure ratio
cost of capital structure
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