Henley Business School Corporate Finance: Apple Inc. Capital Structure

This report presents an analysis of Apple Inc.'s capital structure and sources of finance. It begins with an executive summary, followed by an introduction outlining the importance of capital structure and finance in corporate management. The report then delves into the optimization of capital structure, the concept of Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC), and the analysis of Apple Inc.'s financial ratios, including liquidity, profitability, and long-term solvency ratios. The study examines the impact of debt and equity on the company's financial performance, providing calculations and figures to support the analysis. The report also explores the sources of finance available to Apple Inc., concluding with a reflective section and references. The assignment is based on the provided brief which requires analysis of the financial strategies of a corporation, specifically focusing on capital structure and financial ratios to assess the company's performance and provide actionable recommendations. The report includes an executive summary, introduction, analysis, and recommendations, with a focus on applying financial theories and models to the case of Apple Inc.