Funkcje i cele podwyższania kapitału zakładowego w spółkach akcyjnych

Increasing the share capital in joint stock companies is a complex process. The multiplicity of methods for increasing the company's share capital raises the necessity to analyze the purpose and function of which is to meet this capital in the operational and strategic activities. The recapitalization of the company makes it possible to raise funds primarily for the development of its activities, and to enhance the credibility among stakeholders. The purpose of this article is to analyze the diversity of functions and objectives of the increasing share capital in the joint-stock company, in particular the economic and legal context. The empirical studies have been included in selected construction sector companies quoted in the Warsaw Stock Exchange in the period 2002–2011.