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The most appropriate capital structure taking account of both:
The most appropriate capital structure taking account of both:


 
* The immediate cost saving benefits of a low WACC.
(i) The immediate cost saving benefits of a low WACC.
* The potential flexibility and safety benefits of a more conservative capital structure (with a relatively lower proportion of debt finance).
 
(ii) The potential flexibility and safety benefits of a more conservative capital structure (with a relatively lower proportion of debt finance).





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The capital structure which results in the lowest Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC).


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The most appropriate capital structure taking account of both:

  • The immediate cost saving benefits of a low WACC.
  • The potential flexibility and safety benefits of a more conservative capital structure (with a relatively lower proportion of debt finance).


See also