What is the preferred order for corporations obtaining long term financing?
THe first source of long term financing is Equity shares. They represent ownership and there is no liability for payment of interest/ dividend on capital raised.
Next is preference shares. They are a mix of debt and capital. While the rate of dividend is fixed, the company has an option to defer the payments.
Third is corporate bonds: A corporate bond is a long-term debt instrument that generally has a maturity date after one year after their issue date at the minimum. They carry a fixed rate of interest. However they may be issued with a call option.
LOng term loans from banks and financial institutions are the final source of long term financing.
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