In today's competitive business environment, corporate managers must find innovative ways to promote rapid and sustainable growth. As part of the CFA Institute Investment Series, Corporate Finance has been designed to help you develop the skills to achieve this goal.

The distinguished team of Michelle R. Clayman, CFA, Martin S. Fridson, CFA, and George H. Troughton, CFA—together with a number of experienced contributors—provides you with complete coverage of the most important issues in modern corporate finance. This book contains the foundational knowledge and tools needed for making smart business decisions, formulating strategies to maximize company value, and maintaining lasting growth. It covers everything from managing relationships between stakeholders to evaluating merger and acquisition bids—as well as the companies involved in them.

Through extensive use of real-world examples, Corporate Finance offers you critical insights into interpreting corporate financial data, evaluating projects, and allocating funds in ways that increase corporate value. You’ll also become familiar with many of the practical tactics that are used in the complex world of corporate financial management.

And to enhance your understanding of the tools and techniques presented here, Corporate Finance Workbook—a comprehensive study guide that contains challenging problems and solutions related to the concepts developed here in Corporate Finance is also available.

Created for a wide range of readers, from students focusing on finance to practicing investment professionals, Corporate Finance is valuable for both self-study and general reference. With each contributor bringing his or her own unique experiences and perspectives to this dynamic discipline, Corporate Finance distills the knowledge, skills, and abilities you need to succeed in the fast-paced business world.
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