The Modigliani and Miller (MM)articles Implicitly Assumed,among Other Things,that Outside

question 67

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The Modigliani and Miller (MM)articles implicitly assumed,among other things,that outside stockholders have the same information about a firm's future prospects as its managers.That was called "symmetric information," and it is questionable.The introduction of "asymmetric information" led to the development of the "signaling" theory of capital structure,which postulated that firms are reluctant to issue new stock because investors will interpret such an act as a signal that the firm's managers are worried about its future.Other actions give off different signals,and the end result is that capital structure is affected by managers' perceptions about how their financing decisions will affect investors' views of the firm and thus its value.

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Definitions:

Interest Rate Fluctuations

Changes in the interest rate over time, affecting borrowing costs, savings rates, and investment returns.

Refund Risk

The risk that a debt issuer will repay borrowed funds before the maturity date, typically in a declining interest rate environment.

Working Capital Policy

A strategic approach to managing a company's short-term assets and liabilities to ensure it has sufficient liquidity to meet its short-term obligations.

Temporary Financing

Short-term loans or credit facilities intended to provide immediate liquidity or cover a short-term funding gap until long-term financing can be arranged.