
This textbook discusses the sources of funding and capital structure of corporations (excluding financial institutions). After an introduction on the objectives and functions of corporate finance, the following topics are covered: investment analysis and minimum investment return requirement, capital structure and dividend policy, long- and medium-term financing, working capital valuation, international financial policy, and other specific financial topics.
- The authors link theoretical insight to practical cases.
- Written for financial professionals and (post)university students.
Table of Contents and Preliminary Pages (p. 0)
Marc Deloof, Sophie Manigart, Hubert Ooghe, Cynthia Van HulleChapter 1. Objectives and functions of financial management (p. 1)
Chapter 2. Basic valuation concepts (p. 17)
Chapter 3. Valuation of (bond) loans and shares (p. 37)
Chapter 4. The relationship between the required rate of return and risk (p. 57)
Chapter 5. Valuing options (p. 99)
Chapter 6. Assessing investment projects (p. 125)
Chapter 7. Further refinements in assessing the investment (p. 147)
Chapter 8. Cost of capital (p. 161)
Chapter 9. Is the capital structure of any importance? (p. 175)
Chapter 10. Other aspects of the capital structure (p. 199)
Chapter 11. Dividend policy (p. 217)
Chapter 12. Issuing shares (p. 253)
Chapter 13. Financial debt (p. 283)
Chapter 14. Financing entrepreneurial ventures (p. 323)
Chapter 15. Working capital management (p. 341)
Chapter 16. Cash management and financial planning (p. 367)
Chapter 17. Valuation of companies (p. 383)
Chapter 18. Mergers and acquisitions (p. 403)
Chapter 19. International financial policy (p. 423)