Before we get to the alternatives, it is necessary to
distinguish if this obligation is an operating or capital
obligation. Operating obligation is expensed to the P&L whereas
Capital expenses are carried to the balance sheet.
These obligations can be met using any of the below alternatives
–
- Using Operating Cash Flow (OCF): Company can use the cash
generated from day to day operation to meet its obligation. Healthy
companies usually fund operating obligations using Operating cash
flows (OCF).
- Raising funds by parting ownership: Company XYZ can give up
some ownership of the company to meet the cash obligations. Funding
thru venture capitalist can be an alternative. Since the funds
required is only 10,000 pounds, raising funds thru Initial Public
offering (IPO) may not be a suitable alternative.
- Raising funds by issuing debt: Alternatively, the company can
borrow funds through debt. There are various forms of debt –
Secured/ unsecured, redeemable/ Non-redeemable, Convertible/
non-convertible. Based on the company’s requirement, it can choose
which form of debt is more suitable.
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