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Question
Explain the following as factor affecting the choice of capital structure:
Cash flow position
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Solution
Capital structure is the proportion of debt and equity used for financing business operations.
Cash flow position: The cash flow position should match with the obligation of making payments because if the company fails to make payment will face insolvency. So, a company employs more debt securities in its capital structure if a company is sure of generating enough cash inflow. On the other hand, if there is less cash, then a company should employ more of equity in its capital structure.
Strong cash flow position ⇒ More debt
Weak cash flow position ⇒ More equity
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Mr. A. Bose is running a successful business. Mr. Bose is the owner of R. K. Cement Ltd. Mr. Bose decided to expand his business by acquiring a Steel Factory. This required an investment of Rs. 60 crores. To seek advice in this matter, he called his financial advisor Mr. T. Ghosh who advised him about the judicious mix of equity (40%) and Debt (60%). Employ more of cheaper debt may enhance the EPS. Mr. Ghosh also suggested him to take loan from a financial institution as the cost of raising funds from financial institutions is low. Though this will increase the financial risk but will also raise the return to equity shareholders. He also apprised him that issue of debt will not dilute the control of equity shareholders. At the same time, the interest on loan is a tax deductible expense for computation of tax liability. After due deliberations with Mr. Ghosh, Mr. Bose decided to raise funds from a financial institution.
“Mr. T. Ghosh who advised him about the judicious mix of equity (40%) and Debt (60%)”
The proportion of debt in the overall capital is called _______.
______ refers to a situation when a company is not able to meet its fixed financial charges.
Krish limited is in the business of manufacturing and exporting carpets and other home decor products. It has a share capital of ₹ 70 lacs at the face value of ₹ 100 each. Company is considering a major expansion of its production facilities and wants to raise ₹ 50 lacs. The finance manager of the company Mr. Prabhakar has recommended that the company can raise funds of the same amount by issuing 7% debentures. Given that earning per share of the company after expansion is ₹ 35 and tax rate is 30%, did Mr. Prabhakar give a justified recommendation?
Show the working.
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