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The Tax Advantages of Including Debt in a C Corporation Capital Structure

Machen McChesney

So for shareholders of closely held C corporations, it can be a tax-smart move to include in the corporation’s capital structure: You should know that the federal tax code treats corporate debt more favorably than corporate equity.

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Capital Structure in 5 Minutes

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Family businesses are built on long-term capital investments. Capital structure refers to the mix of debt and equity financing used to make those investments.

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What Is Optimal Capital Structure?

Andrew Stolz

Definition of Optimal Capital Structure. The optimal capital structure of a firm is the right combination of equity and debt financing. It allows the firm to have a minimum cost of capital while having the maximum market value. The lesser the cost of capital, the more the market value of the company.

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Chancery Court Provides Roadmap for Retroactive Validation of Shareholder Votes

Harvard Corporate Governance

By invalidating these votes, the Boxed decision cast doubt on the capital structure for dozens of post de-SPAC companies with billions worth of securities. Plaintiff, a Class A common stockholder, argued that the vote was invalid because holders of Class A shares had a right to vote on the amendments as a standalone class.

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M&A Deal Terms: Average Capital Structure

Exit Strategy

The following chart from GF Data shows the average capital structure over the past 5 years for middle market business acquisitions. The post M&A Deal Terms: Average Capital Structure appeared first on Exit Strategies Group, Inc. Overall there was a slight rise during COVID, but nothing major.

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The Quality of Earnings Information in Dual-Class Firms

Harvard Corporate Governance

When Google went public with a dual-class capital structure in which shares owned by the founders confer greater voting rights than shares issued to public investors, its cofounders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, sent shareholders a letter promising to provide them with high-quality information about the company.

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Finding the Balance in Your Optimal Capital Structure

Equilest

Understanding your company’s capital structure is essential for maximizing its value and ensuring long-term stability. Whether you're deciding how much debt to take on or how to manage equity financing, the right mix can lower your cost of capital and boost growth. Why capital structure matters for business performance.