capital structure

American  

noun

1. the apportionment of all the financial resources of a business, in equity, bonds, etc.

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Example Sentences

“The agreement marks a significant step in VietJet’s strategy to diversify international funding sources while strengthening its financial capacity and capital structure in line with global standards,” the airline said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

"I'm always expecting OpenAI's valuation to come down because competition is coming and its capital structure is so obviously inappropriate," said Pluris Valuation Advisors president Espen Robak.

From Barron's • Dec. 16, 2025

“We could make a case that the capital structure is inefficient,” they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

First Brands’ capital structure might have held up indefinitely, if not for some unexpected developments in the financial markets.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2025

For retirement savers, this consistency, regular interest payments and senior position in the capital structure provide a good balance between income and downside protection.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 2025