Your task is to research any 2 publicly listed GCC based firms from the same industry and examine how the companies finance their operations - debt vs. equity - at the end of 2021 and over the past three financial years (2018, 2019 and 2020). Estimate the cost of capital. You should clearly state the relevant assumptions used in your calculations. Discuss whether the corporate capital structure affects stock returns and profitability. Your task is to research any 2 publicly listed GCC based firms from the same industry and examine how the companies finance their operations - debt vs. equity - at the end of 2021 and over the past three financial years (2018, 2019 and 2020). Estimate the cost of capital. You should clearly state the relevant assumptions used in your calculations. Discuss whether the corporate capital structure affects stock returns and profitability