Case | HBS Case Collection | 1988 (Revised from original 1983 version)
by W. Carl Kester
Focuses on HCAs financing options for reaching its target capital structure. The options include new equity conversion of convertible debentures, a debt-for-equity swap, the sale of assets, and fixed-rate debt. Students must address the problem of market timing and signaling in their choice of financing vehicles.
Keywords: Assets; Capital Structure; Cash Flow; Equity; Debt Securities; Credit Derivatives and Swaps; Health Industry; United States;
Citation:
Kester, W. Carl. "Hospital Corp. of America (B)." Harvard Business School Case 283-054, February 1988. (Revised from original January 1983 version.)
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