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  • January 2022
  • Technical Note
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Introduction to Capital Structure Analytics

By: Samuel Antill and Ted Berk
  • Format:Print
  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:6
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Abstract

This technical note provides an overview of key analytical approaches that are useful in assessing the appropriateness of a firm’s capital structure and funding plan. This note introduces basic quantitative tools and metrics that are commonly used as inputs to this broader financial planning process. These tools can be useful as part of an initial assessment of a firm’s financial health, as well.

Keywords

Budgets and Budgeting; Business Plan; Forecasting and Prediction; Borrowing and Debt; Corporate Finance; Capital Structure; Cash Flow; Financial Liquidity; Financial Management; Financing and Loans

Citation

Antill, Samuel, and Ted Berk. "Introduction to Capital Structure Analytics." Harvard Business School Technical Note 222-061, January 2022.
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Samuel B. Antill

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Edward B. Berk

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