AVAYA INC.

Capital Structure Decision and the Cost of Capital

Capital Structure Decision and the Cost of Capital

Introduction

The objective of this paper is to apply the theories of financial analysis and debt equity ratio to the financial statements of Avaya Inc. The paper presents a step by step calculation and analysis of the company's debt equity and debt ratio. Moreover, the ratios are also compared with two other companies operating in the same industry. Avaya Inc. develops software and hardware products and provides technology related services that it markets and sells directly and through its channel partners as part of its ...