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Case
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Reference no. 9-283-053
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1983
Version: 10 February 1988
Length: 15 pages
Data source: Field research

Abstract

HCAs ratio of debt to total capital is approaching 70%, jeopardizing its single-A bond rating. Students must determine an appropriate target debt ratio for HCA in light of its growth objectives, its acquisition strategy and its changing regulatory environment.
Locations:
Size:
USD2.5 billion sales
Other setting(s):
1982

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Abstract

HCAs ratio of debt to total capital is approaching 70%, jeopardizing its single-A bond rating. Students must determine an appropriate target debt ratio for HCA in light of its growth objectives, its acquisition strategy and its changing regulatory environment.

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Locations:
Size:
USD2.5 billion sales
Other setting(s):
1982

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