Effect of market performance on forms of corporate financing moderated by the deviation of target debt

Keywords: corporate financing forms; market performance; deviation from the target debt.

Abstract

Objective: Analyze the effect of market performance on corporate financing decisions moderated by the deviation from the target debt.
Method: The methodological design followed a descriptive, documentary, and quantitative research approach. The studied companies are Brazilian non-financial firms listed on the Bolsa Balcão Bovespa (B3), totaling 764. The data covers the time period from 2008 to 2017. Statistical techniques, such as the probit regression model, were employed for analysis.

Originality/Relevance: The innovation of this research lies in its approach to the deviation from the target debt and its relationship with market performance and corporate financing decisions. While the trade-off theory proposed by Myers (1984) has already been suggested, the research investigates how the market is not perceiving this deviation, potentially resulting in an anomaly in the choices between issuing equity and raising debt through loans and financing, affecting the optimal debt level.

Results: The findings of this study propose significant implications for the finance literature, particularly in the context of the trade-off theory proposed by Myers (1984), as the market is not recognizing the deviation from the target debt, leading to a potential anomaly in the choice between issuing equity and raising debt through loans and financing, thus affecting the optimal debt level.

Theoretical/Methodological/Practical Contributions: The study highlights that companies need to carefully consider their financing needs, considering the impact of the deviation from the target debt on resource-raising options. A more conscious and informed approach can result in a more balanced capital structure, enabling more robust decision-making.

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Author Biographies

Clóvis Fiirst, Universidade Regional de Blumenau - FURB

Doutor em Ciências Contábeis e Administração pela Universidade Regional de Blumenau (FURB) Mestre em Ciências Contábeis e Administração pela Universidade Regional de Blumenau (FURB)

Elcídio Henriques Quiraque , Universidade Federal do Rio Grande - Furg

Doutor em Contabilidade na Universidade Federal do Paraná
Mestre em Contabilidade pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Contabilidade da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande (FURG)

Tarcísio Pedro da Silva, Universidade Regional de Blumenau - FURB

Doutor em Ciências Contábeis e Administração pela Universidade Regional de Blumenau (FURB)
Professor do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Contábeis em Ciências Contábeis e Administração pela Universidade Regional de Blumenau (FURB)

Débora Gomes de Gomes, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande - Furg

Pós-Doutora em Ciências Contábeis pela Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (Unisinos)
Doutora em Ciências Contábeis e Administração pela Universidade Regional de Blumenau (FURB)
Professora do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Contabilidade da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande (FURG)

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Published
2023-11-19
How to Cite
Clóvis Fiirst, Elcídio Henriques Quiraque, Tarcísio Pedro da Silva, & Débora Gomes de Gomes. (2023). Effect of market performance on forms of corporate financing moderated by the deviation of target debt. Enfoque: Reflexão Contábil, 42(3), 99-111. https://doi.org/10.4025/enfoque.v42i3.59163
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