Fundamentals of Financial Management, Concise Edition (with Thomson ONE - Business School Edition, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card) (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Eugene F. Brigham, Joel F. Houston
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 13, Problem 6Q
Summary Introduction
To identify: The reason to use different capital structure by public utilities and biotechnology companies.
Introduction:
Capital Structure:
Capital structure refers to the securities or debt included in the total capital of the firm. Adequate capital structure is required for the optimum utilization of funds.
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Fundamentals of Financial Management, Concise Edition (with Thomson ONE - Business School Edition, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card) (MindTap Course List)
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