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Definition of

capital structure

Accounting

relationship of equity capital and debt capital the relative proportions of equity capital and debt capital in a company's balance sheet

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Definitions of ’capital structure’ and meaning of ’capital structure’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’capital structure’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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