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A general method for valuing complex capital structures

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  • Borochin, Paul
  • Kopeliovich, Yaacov
  • Shea, Kevin

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We develop a numerical method based on the Cox et al. (1979) binomial tree option valuation approach that can accommodate arbitrarily complex capital structures with varying debt maturities and seniorities, as well as preferred stock and warrants. The method provides straightforward valuation for common bond market features such as convertibility and prepayment options, as well as sinking fund provisions, that have proven challenging to model analytically.

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  • Borochin, Paul & Kopeliovich, Yaacov & Shea, Kevin, 2020. "A general method for valuing complex capital structures," Finance Research Letters, Elsevier, vol. 35(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:finlet:v:35:y:2020:i:c:s1544612319303277
    DOI: 10.1016/j.frl.2019.101304
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    Keywords

    Capital structure; Binomial trees; Derivatives pricing;
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    JEL classification:

    • G12 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Asset Pricing; Trading Volume; Bond Interest Rates
    • G13 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Contingent Pricing; Futures Pricing
    • G32 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Financing Policy; Financial Risk and Risk Management; Capital and Ownership Structure; Value of Firms; Goodwill

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