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Navigating Financial Crossroads: An Analysis of The Exceptional Service Grading
Company's Financing Options
The Exceptional Service Grading Company, reflecting deep-seated familial values, stands
at a pivotal juncture necessitating a $500k capital injection. The company's current financial
posture, intertwined with the broader market dynamics, is paramount to consider. The unique
bond among shareholders complicates the decision-making process (Dauderis et al., 2021A).
Private Debt Financing:
Implications:
Utilizing private channels to raise funds ensures the preservation of current
ownership. However, this comes with the commitment to manage interest repayments
(Corporate Finance Institute, n.d.).
Capital Structure and Cost Implications:
This approach would increase liabilities,
potentially affecting the debt-to-equity ratio and the subsequent Weighted Average Cost
of Capital (WACC).
Private Investor(s) (Partial Ownership Transfer):
Implications:
Engaging with private investors guarantees immediate capital without
accruing debt. However, it mandates a share of future profits (Cremades, 2019).
Capital Structure and Cost Implications:
Introducing new equity shares might dilute
current ownership. The WACC may also adjust based on the returns expected by these
new stakeholders.
Private Buy-Out (Entire Ownership Transfer):
Implications:
This drastic approach would transfer ownership to a new entity or
individual. The existing shareholders could capitalize on their investments but would
cede control.
Capital Structure and Cost Implications:
The entire equity base would change hands,
potentially altering the company's financial strategy and WACC based on the new
ownership's vision.
Public Debt (Corporate Bonds):
Implications:
The company can tap into broad capital markets by issuing bonds but must
ensure transparency and regulatory compliance.
Capital Structure and Cost Implications:
Considering the market-driven interest rates
on these bonds, the inclusion of bonds in liabilities can influence the firm's WACC.
Public Common Stock (Equity Offering)
:
Implications:
When a company goes public, several new shareholders are added, and
strict market requirements must be followed.
Impacts on Costs and Capital Structure
: Expansion of equity dilutes current
ownership. WACC might change following dividend expectations.
Conclusion
A careful strategy is required to balance the company's inherent familial ties and the desired
$500,000 financial infusion. A hybrid of private debt and selected equity financing seems
appropriate to maintain the company's values while strengthening its position in the market.
Considering the financial analysis from Unit 1, it is clear that such an injection would improve
the entire balance sheet, not just the equity or liabilities side. It also has an impact on profitability
measures that take dividend or interest costs into account. The company's problem is striking a
balance between kinship ties and financial caution in the face of shifting financial landscapes.
References:
Corporate Finance Institute. (n.d.). Debt Financing. Retrieved
from
https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/commercial-lending/debt-financing/
Cremades, A. (2019, January 2). 8 Types of investors for startups.
Forbes
. Retrieved
from
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alejandrocremades/2019/01/02/8-types-of-investors-for-
startups/?sh=5500672a4a3e
Dauderis, H., Annand, D., & Jensen, T. (2021A).
Introduction to financial accounting
. Lyryx
Learning Inc. Licensed under Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0. Retrieved
from
https://lyryx.com/introduction-financial-accounting/
WACC. (n.d.). Corporate Finance Institute. Retrieved
from
https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/valuation/what-is-wacc-formula/
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