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debt financing

/dɛt ˈfaɪnænsɪŋ/
Fremdkapitalfinanzierung

The startup secured $5 million in debt financing to expand its operations.

Das Startup sicherte sich 5 Millionen US-Dollar durch Fremdkapitalfinanzierung, um seine Geschäfte auszubauen.


Finanzen
technisch

Beschaffung von Kapital durch Aufnahme von Krediten oder Ausgabe von Schuldverschreibungen, bei der das Unternehmen eine Rückzahlungspflicht und in der Regel Zinsen übernimmt.

Many companies prefer debt financing over equity financing to maintain control over their business.

Viele Unternehmen bevorzugen Fremdkapitalfinanzierung gegenüber Eigenkapitalfinanzierung, um die Kontrolle über ihr Geschäft zu behalten.

The interest on debt financing is tax-deductible, which can reduce the overall cost of capital.

Die Zinsen für Fremdkapitalfinanzierung sind steuerlich absetzbar, was die Gesamtkosten des Kapitals senken kann.

Im Gegensatz zu Eigenkapitalfinanzierung (equity financing) entsteht bei Fremdkapitalfinanzierung eine Verbindlichkeit, die zurückgezahlt werden muss.

Kollokationen

debt financing structureStruktur der Fremdkapitalfinanzierungcost of debt financingKosten der Fremdkapitalfinanzierungshort-term debt financingkurzfristige Fremdkapitalfinanzierunglong-term debt financinglangfristige Fremdkapitalfinanzierung

Synonyme

loan financingborrowed capitalcredit financing

Antonyme

equity financingself-financinginternal financing

Verwandte Ausdrücke

leverageterm
the use of borrowed capital to increase potential return on investment
bond issueterm
a method of debt financing by issuing debt securities
loan agreementterm
a contract outlining terms of debt financing

Profi-Tipp

Distinguishing Debt vs. Equity Financing

Remember: Debt financing requires repayment with interest (a liability), while equity financing involves selling shares (ownership dilution). Ask: 'Does the company owe money later?' If yes, it's debt financing.

Goldene Regel

Tax Implications of Debt Financing

Interest payments on debt financing are typically tax-deductible, reducing the company's taxable income. Always consult a tax advisor to optimize financing structures.

Wortursprung

The term combines 'debt' (from Old English 'dæbt', meaning 'something owed') and 'financing' (from French 'financer', meaning 'to pay for'). The phrase emerged in the 20th century with the formalization of corporate finance.

Verwendungshinweise

In German business contexts, 'Fremdkapitalfinanzierung' is the standard term, but 'Kreditfinanzierung' or 'Schuldenfinanzierung' are also used colloquially. The choice depends on the specific context (e.g., 'Kreditfinanzierung' emphasizes the loan aspect, while 'Schuldenfinanzierung' may carry a negative connotation).

Wortzerlegung

debt
Verbindlichkeit/Geld, das geschuldet wird
noun
+
financing
Beschaffung von Kapital
noun
Englisch-Deutsch Wörterbuch

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