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Simpson Mfg
The capital structure refers to the way that the company is financed. There are two basic forms of financing -- debt and equity -- and a number of other choices that can be made within the scope of those options. The capital structure for Simpson Manufacturing as of December 31, 2011 is 11.3% liabilities and 88.7% equity. The company has $5.239 million in long-term debt, $95.515 million in total liabilities and $789.6 million in shareholder's equity. This capital structure is appropriate for the type of company that Simpson is, and the type of industry in which it operates. The income statement shows that the company is modestly profitable, but that profits are declining. The combined effects of share buybacks and dividends have reduced the value of the firm in fiscal 2012. Given that the company is in a state of contraction, a policy of limiting debt and total liabilities is appropriate. The current levels of both are very low. A certain...
In addition, the company's long-term debt level has declined in the past year, and at a far faster rate than the decline in the size of the company. Thus, Simpson has a capital structure that is weighted more to equity than it was the previous year. Again, this is conservative financial management for a shrinking company and such a conservative approach is normally recommended.
Simpson has significant international presence. The company sells on six continents and manufactures on three. As an international company, Simpson has achieved a significant amount of diversification in its markets, and that should benefit its financials in the long run. The company is still working to establish its brand in Australia, something that has held back its growth in that region. The diversification, however, is important,…
Works Cited:
Simpson Manufacturing Q4 2012 Results. Retrieved March 4, 2013 from http://www.simpsonmfg.com/docs/results-2012-4Q.pdf
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