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Executive Summary
This thesis finds persistence in “Determinants of Capital Structure: A Study of Some Selected Corporate firms in Bangladesh listed in DSE’’ for the period 2010 to 2014. This research examines the relative importance of seven factors in the capital structure decisions of 17 out of 41 listed companies of DSE dividing into four sectors i.e. Pharmaceuticals and chemicals, Tannery industries, Cement sector, Ceramics sector in Bangladesh. Existing empirical research on capital structure has largely been confined to developed countries. The papers related to emerging economies usually group several countries together. The Bangladesh Financial Market has been developing at an exponential rate and dedicated research in this field is required. The study utilizes a larger data set in comparison to the earlier studies on Bangladesh and examines additional factors. We used data from 17 out of 41 listed of firms for the period of 2010-2014 regardless of listing status. The objective of this study is to build on previous studies on the Bangladeshi capital market and model all the important factors affecting capital structure decisions of Pharmaceuticals and chemicals, Tannery industries, Cement sector, Ceramics sector in Bangladesh. It is found that factors such as profitability, growth rate, tangibility, firm size, non-debt tax shields(NDTS), finance cost and tax of the firm have significant influences on the leverage structure chosen by Pharmaceuticals and chemicals, Tannery industries, Cement sector, Ceramics sector in the Bangladesh context.
1.1 Introduction
The capital structure is how a firm finances its overall operations and growth by using different sources of funds. Debt comes in the form of bond issues or long-term notes payable, while equity is classified as common stock, preferred stock or retained earnings. Short-term debt such as working capital requirements is also considered to be part of the capital structure.
Capital structure decisions are among the most important and crucial decisions for any business because of their effect on value and cost of the company. In this paper discussed the determinants of capital structure of Bangladeshi firms. The sample comprised 17 Bangladeshi companies. Size, growth, financial cost, tax, non-debt tax shields (NDTS), profitability and tangibility are used as independent variables, while leverage (Debt/Equity Ratio) is dependent variable. For analysis purpose descriptive statistics, correlation and regression analysis are used. The results imply that companies are small sized and capitalization so these companies prefer internal financing as compare to external finance.
1.2 Statement of the Problem
Capital structure decision is a long run decision, various researchers analyzes various determinants of capital structure. Do these determinants are consistent in Bangladeshi firms, is a question yet to be resolved in the recent collapse and down tern in capital market does bring any change to the capital structure decision or not. The sector wise capital structure determinants and their ability to define capital structure of a firm is same on there any difference. There problems are going to resolve by these research.
1.3 Objectives of the Study
The objectives of the study are given bellow:
1.4 Some Industrial Sectors in Bangladesh listed in DSE
In Bangladesh there has 22 sectors are listed in DSE. From which I have taken 4 sectors to complete my works. These sectors are given below:
Under above sectors we take 17 companies out of 44 firms. Information’s about those selected firms given below.
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Limited
Beximco Pharma was established at 1976. This company was listed in Dhaka Stock Exchange at 1985. Firms have total assets tk.245889 million in 2015.
Beximco Synthetics Limited
Beximco Synthetics Limited was established at 1990. This company was listed in Dhaka Stock Exchange at 1993. Firms have total assets tk.3335 million in 2015.
Square Pharmaceuticals Limited
Square Pharmaceuticals Limited, the flagship company of Square Group, is holding the strong leadership position in the pharmaceutical industry of Bangladesh since 1985. This company was listed in Dhaka Stock Exchange at 1994. Firms have total assets tk. 21453 million in 2015.
Renata Limited
To establish Renata permanently among the best of innovative branded generic companies this was established at 1972. This company was listed in Dhaka Stock Exchange at 1993. Firms have total assets tk. 9753 million in 2015.
The IBN SINA Pharmaceuticals Limited
Since the establishment of IBN SINA Pharmaceutical Industry Ltd. (IPI) in 1983, it has been aiming to fulfill this fundamental demand of the people of Bangladesh and is committed to reach the healthcare services to the door-step of the common people. This company was listed in Dhaka Stock Exchange at 1989. Firms have total assets tk. 1048 million in 2015.
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Bangladesh Limited
In line with mergers and acquisitions the identity changed from Glaxo to Glaxo Welcome Bangladesh Limited following the Burroughs Welcome acquisition in 1995 and finally to GlaxoSmithKline Bangladesh Limited during 2002 after merger with Smith Kline Beecham in December 2000. Firms have total assets tk. 3295 million in 2015.
ACI Formulations Limited
This was established at 1968. This company was listed in Dhaka Stock Exchange at 1992. Firms have total assets tk. 2849 million in 2015.
Libra Infusions Limited
Libra Infusions Limited was established at 1985. This company was listed in Dhaka Stock Exchange at 2002. Firms have total assets tk. 240 million in 2015.
Aramit Cement
Aramit Cement Limited was incorporated on 19th August 1995 as a public limited company by shares and established with technical collaboration of a Chinese company for producing Ordinary Portland Cement from the very beginning of its commercial production that started on 10th November 1999. Firms have total assets tk. 718 million in 2015.
Heidelberg Cement (Bd) Limited
Heidelberg Cement Bangladesh Ltd, one of the group companies of Heidelberg Cement Group, founded in Germany in 1873, with its core products being cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates and related activities, is one of the leading producers of building materials worldwide. Firms have total assets tk.9181 million in 2015.
Lafarge Surma Cement Limited
Lafarge Surma Cement Ltd. (LSC) was incorporated on 11 November 1997 as a private limited company in Bangladesh under the Companies Act 1994 having its registered office in Dhaka. Firms have total assets tk. 18523 million in 2015.
M.I. Cement Factory Limited
On December 31, 1994 it started its journey with the commitment for providing high quality cement to the country. The company has been listed in Dhaka Stock Exchange and Chittagong Stock Exchange in 2011. Firms have total assets tk. 9915 million in 2015.
Apex Adelchi Footwear Limited
A leading manufacturer and exporter of leather footwear from Bangladesh to major shoe retailers in Western Europe, North America and Japan. This was established at 1975. This company was listed in Dhaka Stock Exchange at 1993. Firms have total assets tk. 8168 million in 2015.
Bata Shoe Limited
The Bata Shoe Organization was founded in 1894 by Czech businessman Tomas Bata in the city of Zlin, what was then Czechoslovakia. In Bangladesh, Bata started its operation in 1962. Firms have total assets tk. 3980 million in 2015.
Fu-Wang Ceramic (BD) Limited
Fu-Wang Ceramic Industry Limited, the pioneer ceramic manufacturer in Bangladesh was established in May 1995 as a joint venture company. Since then, it has been operating as a public limited company with an authorized capital of Tk. 1 billion and a paid-up capital of Tk. 769 million. Firms have total assets tk. 1312 million in 2015.
RAK Ceramics (Bangladesh) Limited
RAK Ceramics (Bangladesh) Limited, a UAE-Bangladesh joint venture company, was incorporated in Bangladesh on 26 November, 1998 as a private company limited by shares under the Companies Act 1994. Firms have total assets tk. 8255 million in 2015.
Shinepukur Ceramics Limited
Shinepukur Ceramics has been registered in Bangladesh in 1997 and the Plants were commissioned in 1998. Firms have total assets tk.7120 million in 2015.
LIST OF ABBREVIATION
BB Bangladesh Bank
BV Book Value
Dept. Department
D/E Ratio Debt/Equity Ratio
DSE Dhaka Stock Exchange
EBIT Earnings before Interest and Tax
EPS Earnings Per Share
GP Gross Profit
NAV Net Asset Value
NDTS Non Debt Tax Shields
NPV Net Present Value
OLS Ordinary Least Squares
SD Standard Deviation
SEC Security and Exchange Commission
SPSS Statistical Package for the Social Sciences
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dedication
Letter of Transmittal
Thesis Declaration
Certificate of Supervisor
Preface
Acknowledgement
List of Abbreviation
Executive Summary
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.4 Some Industrial Sectors in Bangladesh listed in DSE
Chapter Two Methodology
2.1 Selection of a Method
2.2 Sources and Uses of Data
2.3 Types of Data and Their Sources
2.4 Sample Selection Criteria
2.5 Sample Size
2.6 Analysis of Data
2.7 Authenticity of Data Sources
2.8 Techniques of Data Analysis
2.9 Interpretation and Iteration Process
Chapter Three Literature Review
3.1 Literature Review
Chapter Four Theories of Capital Structure Decision
4.1 Modigliani-Miller Theory
4.2 Taxes and the Capital Structure
4.3 Merton Miller Hypothesis
4.4 The Capital Structure Theory
4.5 Pecking Order Theory
4.6 Trade-off Theory
4.7 Asymmetric Information
4.8 Signaling through Capital Structure
4.9 Agency Costs and the Capital Structure
Chapter Five Determinants of Capital Structure
5.1 Determinants of Capital Structure
5.2 Firm Specific Dependent Variable
5.3 Firm Specific Independent Variables
5.4 Hypotheses Generation
Chapter Six Data Analysis
6.1 Descriptive Analysis
6.2 Correlation analysis
6.3 Regression Analysis
Chapter Seven Findings
7.1 Descriptive analysis
7.2 Correlation analysis
7.3 Regression analysis
Chapter Eight Inference Development
8.1 Descriptive analysis
8.2 Correlation analysis
8.3 Regression Analysis
Chapter Nine Recommendation & Conclusion
9.1 Recommendation
9.2 Conclusion
Bibliography
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 Descriptive analysis of 17 out of 44 listed companies
Table 2 Descriptive analysis of 17out of 44 listed companies
Table 3 Correlation analysis of 17out of 44 listed companies
Table 4 Regression analysis of 8 out 27 listed companies
Table 5 Regression analysis of 2 out 5 listed companies
Table 6 Regression analysis of 4 out 7 listed companies
Table 7 Regression analysis of 3 out 5 listed companies
Table 8 Regression analysis of 17 out of 44 listed companies
Research, Report, Determinants, Capital, Structure, Corporate, Firms, Bangladesh, DSE, Beximco, Synthetics, Square, Renata, IBN, SINA, GlaxoSmithKline, GSK, ACI, Libra, Infusions, Pharmaceuticals, Aramit, Cement, Heidelberg, Lafarge, Surma, Apex, Adelchi, Footwear, Fu-Wang, RAK, Shinepukur, Ceramics, Chemicals, Tannery, Industries
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