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Long-Term Sources of Business Finance

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Business Studies

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Meaning and Need for Long-Term Finance

  • Long-term finance refers to funds used for more than one year and is also known as fixed capital.
  • It is essential for acquiring fixed assets like land, buildings, machinery, and equipment.
  • Used for major business activities such as expansion, modernization, mergers, and R&D.
2

Internal Source: Retained Earnings

  • Retained earnings are profits kept back in the business instead of being distributed as dividends.
  • Also called ploughing back of profits.
  • No cost of raising funds — no interest or repayment obligation.
3

External Sources: Equity Shares

  • Equity shares represent ownership in the company.
  • No fixed dividend — paid only when profits are available.
  • Dividend is not tax-deductible.
4

External Sources: Preference Shares

  • Preference shares carry preferential rights in dividend payment and capital repayment.
  • Fixed rate of dividend, but only if profits are available.
  • No voting rights under normal circumstances.

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Funds required for more than oneProfits not distributed as dividends butEquity shares represent ownership with votingDebt instruments issued by companiesIncludes Global Depository Receipts (GDRs)

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