Managing in a Global Economy
Managing in a Global Economy Spring 2021
Industry Assignment 5
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Industry financing
What is the industry’s predominant form of financing ?
Does the industry finance itself via supplier credit, debt – short or long term, or stock?
What share of the industry’s revenue is listed?
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Industry financing – what I am looking for
Where does the industry get its money for:
Operations
Capital investment
Are the industry current operations financed by the:
Suppliers
Banks
Clients – advance or cash payment
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Industry financing – what I am looking for
Is capital investment financed by:
Shareholders – private
Shareholders – public
Banks - private
Banks - public
Government support programs
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Share of revenue listed
How big is the sector’s global revenue?
What part of that revenue is generated by
companies whose stock is listed on stock exchanges?
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Changes in market structure – what I am looking for
Is there a generational shift in the sector ?
Will the younger generation keep the company private ?
Will the younger generation sell part of the
stock on the stock exchanges?
Will the younger generation sell the company to a larger group?
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Subdivision of paper
Financing 70 %
Market structure 30 %
This will vary with the sector
This will not be the same for:
Luxury goods
As compared to
Pharmaceuticals
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