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Analysis Of Martinrea 's Debt And Equity Ratio

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What is surprising, however, is that despite a 51% increase in long term debt during 2014, Martinrea’s debt to equity ratio actually decreased. A closer look at the notes to the financial statements reveals the cause of this decrease. First, while long term debt increased significantly during 2014, the 12% increase in overall liabilities was less significant. As the result of their purchase of the remainder of Honsel Aluminum, Martinrea removed a liability from their balance sheet which previously represented a put option that could force them to purchase this remaining portion. Martinrea ended up making the purchase before this option was exercised, and the removal of this liability dampened the increase in total liabilities. Second, the acquisition of Honsel significantly removed the equity attributable to a non-controlling interest, causing a 24% increase in equity attributable to the shareholders of the company (despite total equity only increasing marginally). These two factors lead to a decrease in Martinrea’s debt to equity ratio.
Shareholder’s Equity

Total shareholders’ equity increased $21,735,000 or 3.9% YoY. Capital stock and contributed surplus increases were quite insignificant, but accumulated other comprehensive income increased 114.4% YoY, and the accumulated deficit decreased $77,104,000 or 54.2% YoY. Other equity is now at zero from ($154,239,000) last year (refer to financial liability) due to the final payment made for the remaining 45% stake in Honsel

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