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

Net proceeds from the deal will go toward repaying debt, for general corporate purposes, and will bolster Delivery Hero’s capital structure, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Fitch said it views the proposed acquisition as structurally complicated, citing the scale of financing required, limited capital structure transparency, and the challenge of integrating two large media groups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

“Strategy’s capital structure is stronger and more resilient today than ever before,” Kang said in the statement.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026

He noted that Carvana “is also seeing tailwinds in its capital structure and potential for lower cost of capital, with recent credit rating upgrades and now S&P inclusion.”

From Barron's • Dec. 8, 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