CH8- RAISING FINANCE Flashcards
Ordinary Share Capital
Finance raised from shareholders in return for a share certificate and part ownership of the company which entitles them to a share of the profits.
Sources of Finance
Personal
Ordinary share capital
Venture capital
Loan
Overdraft
Benefits of Share Capital
Drawbacks of Share Capital
Loan Capital
Money provided with evidence of ability to payback, with an agreed interest rate and payback time.
Bank Loan
A sum of money provided by the bank with evidentiary payback, and agreed interest rate and for a specific, agreed purpose.
Overdraft
When a bank allows an individual to overspend in their current account up to an agreed limit.
Venture Capital
Personal Sources of Finance
Choosing a Source of Finance
Legal Structure
Use of finance
Amount required
Profit levels
Risk