When seeking investment quality, the balance sheet tells the story Reviewed by Khadija Khartit Fact checked by David Rubin Capital structure is the mix of debt and equity that fund a company's ...

Capital structure is how a company funds operations using equity (shares) and debt (loans/bonds). Equity adds flexibility; debt offers tax perks but increases financial risk.” — Dr. Matthew Oguntade ...

Brazilian petrochemical company Braskem has hired financial and legal advisors to evaluate options to optimize its capital structure, it said on Friday, driving its shares sharply lower.