Corporate finance and investment : decisions & strategiesUpplaga 6

A book that meets the needs of students at many levels using straightforward clear explanations. Written in common sense language that can be understood by students just beginning their studies, as well as offering complex hypotheses to challenge the more advanced students.  It frequently puts the difficult theories in context by relating them to the practicalities of business examples students can relate to. Dr Ann Butchers, Senior Teaching Fellow, University of Warwick, UK Understand the importance of the financial decision-making process in business today, with the new sixth edition of this popular and well-established text book. From classic cases of ownership versus control of a firm, to more recent events affecting the methods and financial instruments used by companies to raise finance, Corporate Finance and Investment develops, explains and above all applies key concepts and techniques in finance to a broad range of contemporary management and business policy concerns and challenges. Classic features A strategic focus A practical approach A clear and accessible style An international perspective Take a look below to see whats new: New chapter 12 Enterprise Value and Equity Value New greater focus on derivatives and interest rate management in chapter 13 New section on Islamic Finance in chapter 16 New section on private equity in chapter 20 New detailed worked examples in every chapter New and improved further reading guides, which focus on key empirical references, at the end of every chapter. New news articles in every chapter illustrate how theory is being used in practice. New statistics, figures, charts and tables have been successfully updated to reflect the latest data. MyFinanceLab A brand new online learning resource for this edition available to users of this book. www.myfinancelab.com An unrivalled online study and testing resource that generates a personalised study plan and provides extensive practice questions exactly where you need it. Also available on the site: Podcasts relate finance theory to topical issues recently documented in the news Videos relating to each part of the book give you the opportunity to watch interviews with Managing Directors and Finance Directors of global companies to see how they run their business. Audio animations guide you step-by-step through the key concepts in corporate finance. See the first page of this text for infor...