Download or read book Effect of Capital Structure on Profitability of Listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka written by Saratha Anandasayanan and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Capital structure is one of the most complex areas of financial decision making due to its interrelationship with other financial decisions variables. Capital structure is the composition of debt and equity capital that comprise a firm's financing its assets and can be rewritten as the sum of net worth plus preferred stock plus long-term debts The problem statement to be analyzed in this study is: Does capital structure affect the listed manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka? The study sample consists of 12 Manufacturing companies listed in Colombo stock Exchange . Net profit ratio is used to measure the profitability. Debt equity ratio, Long term loans to total asset and short term loan to total assets ratios are used to measure the capital structure of the companies. Applying correlations and fixed effect regression analysis, the results reveal significantly negative relation between debt and profitability. This suggests that profitable firms depend more on equity as their main financing option .Yet recommendations based on findings are offered to improve certain factors like the firm must consider using an optimal capital structure.
Download or read book Determinants of Capital Structure written by Rathiranee Yogendrarajah and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examines the determinants of capital structure decisions of firms, specifically for manufacturing companies. The survey data were gathered from listed companies from stock exchange in Sri Lanka. The capital structure is the composition of debt and equity capital that comprises a firm's financing its assets. In this study an attempt has been made to examine what factors determine the capital structure of the listed manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka. For this purpose 5 years data from 2005 to 2009 have been gathered from the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). The capital structure was represented by the leverage and the profitability, tangibility and the asset turnover have been selected as the determinant factors of Capital Structure. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Finding of this study revealed that there is low relationship between the factors of leverage and profitability. Based on this study, tangibility and asset turnover has negative relationship related with leverage. And it showed the impact of profitability, tangibility and asset turnover on leverage was only 10%, 2% and 1% respectively and profitability has the most impact on Leverage than other factors of tangibility and asset turnover. The factors other than profitability, tangibility and asset turnover mostly influence on capital structure.
Download or read book The Determinants of Capital Structure written by Tharmalingam Pratheepan and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research examines the determinants of capital structure of selected listed companies in Sri Lanka. The capital structure of 55 companies listed in Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is empirically examined using the fixed effects model. Based on the findings of the panel data analysis during the period of 2003-2012, Profitability exhibits statistically significant of inverse relationship with leverage while firm size and growth shows statistically significant of positive relationship with leverage for selected listed companies in Sri Lanka. Non-debt tax shields and tangibility indicate insignificant impacts on leverage. The results of this empirical study shows that there is robust evidence to support the pecking order theory by manufacturing based companies on the capital structure determinant of profitability variable, and growth variable also strongly supports to the association of the pecking order theory. Though, trade-off theory also cannot be rejected because of the correct estimate of the positive sign of size variable of manufacturing based companies. Thus, implication of pecking order theory is more appropriate in Sri Lankan perspective.
Download or read book Financial Policies of Business Enterprise written by William Bayard Taylor and published by . This book was released on 1942 with total page 1168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Collateral readings" at end of most of the chapters.
Download or read book Introduction to Linear Regression Analysis written by Douglas C. Montgomery and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-06-29 with total page 679 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for the Fourth Edition "As with previous editions, the authors have produced a leading textbook on regression." —Journal of the American Statistical Association A comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the fundamentals of regression analysis Introduction to Linear Regression Analysis, Fifth Edition continues to present both the conventional and less common uses of linear regression in today’s cutting-edge scientific research. The authors blend both theory and application to equip readers with an understanding of the basic principles needed to apply regression model-building techniques in various fields of study, including engineering, management, and the health sciences. Following a general introduction to regression modeling, including typical applications, a host of technical tools are outlined such as basic inference procedures, introductory aspects of model adequacy checking, and polynomial regression models and their variations. The book then discusses how transformations and weighted least squares can be used to resolve problems of model inadequacy and also how to deal with influential observations. The Fifth Edition features numerous newly added topics, including: A chapter on regression analysis of time series data that presents the Durbin-Watson test and other techniques for detecting autocorrelation as well as parameter estimation in time series regression models Regression models with random effects in addition to a discussion on subsampling and the importance of the mixed model Tests on individual regression coefficients and subsets of coefficients Examples of current uses of simple linear regression models and the use of multiple regression models for understanding patient satisfaction data. In addition to Minitab, SAS, and S-PLUS, the authors have incorporated JMP and the freely available R software to illustrate the discussed techniques and procedures in this new edition. Numerous exercises have been added throughout, allowing readers to test their understanding of the material. Introduction to Linear Regression Analysis, Fifth Edition is an excellent book for statistics and engineering courses on regression at the upper-undergraduate and graduate levels. The book also serves as a valuable, robust resource for professionals in the fields of engineering, life and biological sciences, and the social sciences.
Download or read book An Introduction to Financial Management written by Glenn V. Henderson and published by Addison Wesley Publishing Company. This book was released on 1984 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Capital Structure Decision written by Harold Bierman Jr. and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1958 an academic paper on corporate finance written by two professors (Merton Miller and Frances Modigliani, who were later awarded the Nobel prize for their research efforts) was published in The American Economic Review. One prime conclusion of their paper was that the exact form of a firm's capital structure did not affect the firm's value. Later papers by the same two authors and by many others modified the assumptions and changed this conclusion. We now think that capital structure decisions do affect a firm's value and corporate managers should understand better the financing alternatives that are available. One of the most important financial decisions is the decision to buy or lease assets. The leasing industry is large and getting larger. Unfortunately, it is very easy for a firm to evaluate incorrectly lease alternatives (see Chapter 12). The capital structure decision is one of the three most important financial decisions that management make (the distribution of earnings and the capital budgeting decisions are the other two contenders). Managers should increase their understanding of capital structure alternatives and remember that choosing the best capital structure is an art and not an exact simple calculation. But applying the art can be improved with understanding.
Download or read book Capital Structure Decisions written by Yamini Agarwal and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-03-29 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inside the risk management and corporate governance issues behind capital structure decisions Practical ways of determining capital structures have always been mysterious and riddled with risks and uncertainties. Dynamic paradigm shifts and the multi-dimensional operations of firms further complicate the situation. Financial leaders are under constant pressure to outdo their competitors, but how to do so is not always clear. Capital Structure Decisions offers an introduction to corporate finance, and provides valuable insights into the decision-making processes that face the CEOs and CFOs of organizations in dynamic multi-objective environments. Exploring the various models and techniques used to understand the capital structure of an organization, as well as the products and means available for financing these structures, the book covers how to develop a goal programming model to enable organization leaders to make better capital structure decisions. Incorporating international case studies to explain various financial models and to illustrate ways that capital structure choices determine their success, Capital Structure Decisions looks at existing models and the development of a new goal-programming model for capital structures that is capable of handling multiple objectives, with an emphasis throughout on mitigating risk. Helps financial leaders understand corporate finance and the decision-making processes involved in understanding and developing capital structure Includes case studies from around the world that explain key financial models Emphasizes ways to minimize risk when it comes to working with capital structures There are a number of criteria that financial leaders need to consider before making any major capital investment decision. Capital Structure Decisions analyzes the various risk management and corporate governance issues to be considered by any diligent CEO/CFO before approving a project.
Download or read book Corporate Governance Mechanisms and Firm Financial Performance in Nigeria written by Ahmadu Sanda and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Emotional Contagion written by Elaine Hatfield and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study of the phenomenon of emotion contagion, or the communication of mood to others.
Download or read book Corporate Governance and Ethics written by Zabihollah Rezaee and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-06-16 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colleges and universities play an important role in training competent and ethical future academic and business leaders. In today’s global business environment, with volatile worldwide capital markets and eroded investor confidence in corporate accountability, the demand for effective corporate governance and ethical conduct in ensuring reliable financial information is higher than before. This book is intended to develop an awareness and understanding of the main themes, perspectives, frameworks, concepts, and issues pertaining to corporate governance and business ethics from historical, global, institutional, commercial, best practices, and regulatory perspectives.
Download or read book Capital and Its Structure written by Ludwig M. Lachmann and published by Ludwig von Mises Institute. This book was released on 1956 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Finance written by Frank J. Fabozzi and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-05-13 with total page 832 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FINANCE Financial managers and investment professionals need a solid foundation in finance principles and applications in order to make the best decisions in today's ever-changing financial world. Written by the experienced author team of Frank Fabozzi and Pamela Peterson Drake, Finance examines the essential elements of this discipline and makes them understandable to a wide array of individuals, from seasoned professionals looking to fine-tune their financial skills to newcomers seeking genuine guidance through the dynamic world of finance. Divided into four comprehensive parts, this reliable resource opens with an informative introduction to the basic tools of investing and financing decision-making financial mathematics and financial analysis (Part I). From here, you'll become familiar with the fundamentals of capital market theory, including financial markets, financial intermediaries, and regulators of financial activities (Part II). You'll also gain a better understanding of interest rates, bond and stock valuation, asset pricing theory, and derivative instruments in this section. Part III moves on to detail decision-making within a business enterprise. Topics touched upon here include capital budgeting that is, whether or not to invest in specific long-lived projects and capital structure. Management of current assets and risk management are also addressed. By covering the basics of investment decision-making, Part IV skillfully wraps up this accessible overview of finance. Beginning with the determination of an investment objective, this part proceeds to demonstrate portfolio theory and performance evaluation, and also takes the time to outline techniques for managing equity and bond portfolios as well as discuss the best ways to use derivatives in the portfolio management process. Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, Finance puts this field in perspective. And while a lot of ground is covered in this book, this information will help you appreciate and understand the complex financial issues that today's companies and investors constantly face.
Download or read book The Debt equity Choice written by Ronald W. Masulis and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Business Governance and Society written by Rajagopal and published by Palgrave Macmillan. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume critically analyzes the convergence of technology, business practices, public policies, political ideologies, and societal values for improving business performance at the global-local paradigm. It also enriches knowledge on contemporary business strategies against conventional wisdom of managing companies today. Shifts in the global economic and political order have significantly affected the business patterns within developed, developing, and emerging markets. The reversal of political ideologies from liberal to protectionist business frameworks are disrupting the trade flows that were rooted in the international economy since the mid-twentieth century. The essays contemplate developing new visions and business perspectives to match with the changing political ideologies in emerging markets. This volume will serve as a valuable tool to readers looking for global market management strategies to generate cost-effective business models and create convergence with political and social values to drive better governance of businesses.
Download or read book International Corporate Governance written by Kose John and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2011-03-31 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents research on corporate governance from a number of countries across the world, including the United States, Spain, Malaysia, Israel and others. This title examines many important corporate governance mechanisms, such as board characteristics, ownership structure, legal protection of shareholders, and annual general meetings.
Download or read book Management and Firm Characteristics written by Mohamed Saleem Ahamed Riyad Rooly and published by . This book was released on 2017-11 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
