Equity & Debt

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|EQUITY AND DEBT |

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VERNON SCOTT

FIN301, MOD#5

Case Assignment

7 January 2013

TUI University

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Abstract

Learn about the advantages and disadvantages for AMSC to forgo their debt financing and take on equity financing. See why it was a good decision.

What are the advantages and disadvantages for AMSC to forgo their debt financing and take on equity financing?  Do you agree with their decision?

American superconductor Corporation (AMSC) was preapproved for a $50 million secured debt loan from lenders for a high temperature superconductor wire and other corporate purposes. Before the loan was to close AMSC cancelled it and decided to raise money through equity. We will briefly learn about AMSC then examine debt vs. equity financing. Finally, you will see why I agree with the...