The role and importance of capital markets and EMH
Crisp plc has to attract investments from capital markets.
A capital market is simply any market where a government or a company (usually a
corporation) can raise money (capital) to fund their operations and long term (periods longer
than a year) investment.[1] Usual, short-term funds can be founded on other markets (e.g., the
money market). The capital market consists of the stock market (equity securities) and the bond
market (debt). Bonds and stocks are two ways to generate capital of any company.
New issues of bonds and stocks are placed on primary capital markets by way of
underwriting among investors. All money, received during underwriting, goes to company (Crisp
plc) for its investment purposes.
And placed bonds and stocks are sold and bought among other investors or traders in the
secondary capital markets (a securities exchange, over-the-counter, or elsewhere). The prices of
securities (both bonds and stocks) on secondary markets are reflected «real» price of company.
It is good benchmark for primary placements of additional issues of bonds and/or stocks (further
extension of the company).
Crisp plc is going to issue bond or stocks. It means that it attract money from primary
markets. Here very important thing is true price of bonds and/or stocks of Crisp plc, i.e. price has
to be interesting for investors and allows to attract maximum of money.
As stated above, prices of securities on secondary markets are reflected «real» price of
company from point of view of investors. Here the efficient-market hypothesis (EMH) plays
very important role, because it is the tool of securities pricing of off-site investors (which are
outside of the company).
According to the efficient-market hypothesis (EMH), which was developed by Professor
Eugene Fama, financial markets are «informationally efficient».[2] It means that prices on traded
assets are «real» and already reflect all known information. Prices change to reflect new
information (for example, new investment program of the company). Consequently, it is
impossible to consistently outperform the market by using any information that the market
already knows. Information or news in the EMH is defined as anything that may affect prices
that is unknowable in the present and thus appears randomly in the future.
Table of Contents
1. Task 1
The role and importance of capital markets and EMH
2. Task 2
The different sources of finance available to large companies and the impact on cost of capital
3. Task 3
The practical aspects of the dividend decision and a critical evaluation of the theories of relevance and irrelevance of dividends to share valuation
Objectives and Topics
This report examines core financial management principles, specifically focusing on the mechanisms of capital markets, the determination of cost of capital, and the strategic implications of dividend policies for large public corporations like Crisp plc.
- The functionality and efficiency of capital markets as defined by the Efficient-Market Hypothesis (EMH).
- Methodologies for calculating the cost of debt and the cost of equity within a corporate structure.
- The impact of capital structure and leverage on firm valuation and risk.
- Critical evaluation of dividend relevance versus irrelevance theories.
- Strategic assessment of financing decisions for established public companies.
Excerpt from the Book
The role and importance of capital markets and EMH
A capital market is simply any market where a government or a company (usually a corporation) can raise money (capital) to fund their operations and long term (periods longer than a year) investment.[1] Usual, short-term funds can be founded on other markets (e.g., the money market). The capital market consists of the stock market (equity securities) and the bond market (debt). Bonds and stocks are two ways to generate capital of any company.
New issues of bonds and stocks are placed on primary capital markets by way of underwriting among investors. All money, received during underwriting, goes to company (Crisp plc) for its investment purposes.
And placed bonds and stocks are sold and bought among other investors or traders in the secondary capital markets (a securities exchange, over-the-counter, or elsewhere). The prices of securities (both bonds and stocks) on secondary markets are reflected «real» price of company. It is good benchmark for primary placements of additional issues of bonds and/or stocks (further extension of the company).
Summary of Chapters
1. Task 1: This chapter introduces the role of primary and secondary capital markets and provides a critical analysis of the Efficient-Market Hypothesis (EMH) and its three forms.
2. Task 2: This chapter explores the components of the cost of capital, detailing methods for measuring the cost of debt and equity, and discusses the significance of capital structure.
3. Task 3: This chapter evaluates dividend policy, analyzing the conflict between the theory of dividend irrelevance and real-world practical signaling effects.
Keywords
Capital Markets, Efficient-Market Hypothesis, EMH, Cost of Capital, Cost of Debt, Cost of Equity, Dividend Policy, Capital Structure, Debt-to-Equity Ratio, Corporate Finance, Securities, Share Valuation, Financial Leverage, Stock Market, Bond Market.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this report?
The report focuses on fundamental aspects of financial management, including the efficiency of capital markets, financing sources, and dividend decision-making processes for public companies.
What are the main thematic areas covered?
The main themes include capital market operations, the Efficient-Market Hypothesis, cost of capital determination, capital structure, and dividend policy theories.
What is the central research goal?
The goal is to apply financial theories—such as the EMH and capital asset pricing models—to analyze the financing and dividend strategies of a large public firm, Crisp plc.
Which scientific methods are employed?
The analysis utilizes fundamental financial models, including dividend capitalization and the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), to evaluate investment and financing decisions.
What topics are discussed in the main body?
The main body covers the mechanics of primary and secondary markets, the calculation of debt and equity costs, the significance of the debt-to-equity ratio, and the signaling effect of dividends.
Which keywords define this work?
Key terms include Capital Markets, EMH, Cost of Capital, Dividend Policy, and Financial Leverage.
How does the EMH define "news"?
In the context of the EMH, "news" is defined as any information affecting asset prices that is currently unknown and therefore manifests randomly in the future.
Why is the Debt/Equity ratio important for a company?
It acts as a measure of financial leverage and risk, helping to determine how aggressively a company is financing its growth through debt versus shareholder equity.
How does a company’s dividend policy signal its status?
Cutting dividends or altering long-standing policies is often perceived by the market as a negative signal, potentially indicating financial instability or internal company problems.
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- Arkadi Borowski (Author), 2010, Financial Management, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/150362
