Principles of Corporate Finance: 2025 Release ISE

126508758X · 9781265087586
Brealey: Principles of Corporate Finance bridges the gap between financial theory and practical application for corporate finance. It emphasizes the importance of understanding financial theory to adapt to non-routine situations and evolving market c… Read More
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What's new in the 2025 Release?

The 2025 Evergreen release of Brealey Principles of Corporate Finance is the most extensive revision in the book's history. In this recording, hear from co-author Alex Edmans as he describes the substantial changes made to the book to tailor it to the modern student and reflect modern finance practices while retaining the rigor and robustness that has made the book a timeless classic. 

PART ONE: VALUE
1. Introduction to Corporate Finance
2. How to Calculate Present Values 
3. Valuing Bonds 
4. Valuing Stocks 
5. Net Present Value and Other Investment Criteria 
6. Making Investment Decisions with the Net Present Value Rule 

PART TWO: RISK
7. Introduction to Risk, Diversification, and Portfolio Selection 
8. The Capital Asset Pricing Model 
9. Risk and the Cost of Capital

PART THREE: BEST PRACTICES IN CAPITAL BUDGETING
10. Project Analysis 
11. How to Ensure That Projects Truly Have Positive NPVs 

PART FOUR: FINANCING DECISIONS AND MARKETING EFFICIENCY
12. Efficient Markets and Behavioral Finance 
13. An Overview of Corporate Financing 
14. How Corporations Issue Securities 

PART FIVE: PAYOUT POLICY AND CAPITAL STRUCTURE
15. Payout Policy 
16. Does Debt Policy Matter? 
17. How Much Should a Corporation Borrow? 
18. Financing and Valuation 

PART SIX: CORPORATE OBJECTIVES AND GOVERNANCE
19. Agency Problems and Corporate Governance 
20. Stakeholder Capitalism and Responsible Business 

PART SEVEN: OPTIONS
21. Understanding Options 
22. Valuing Options 
23. Real Options

PART EIGHT: DEBT FINANCING
24. Credit Risk and the Value of Corporate Debt 
25. The Many Different Kinds of Debt 
26. Leasing 

PART NINE: RISK MANAGEMENT
27. Managing Risk 
28. International Financial Management 

PART TEN: FINANCIAL PLANNING AND WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
29. Financial Analysis 
30. Financial Planning 
31. Working Capital Management 

PART ELEVEN: MERGERS, CORPORATE CONTROL, AND GOVERNANCE
32. Mergers 
33. Corporate Restructuring 

PART TWELVE: CONCLUSION
34. Conclusion: What We Do and Do Not Know about Finance
Brealey: Principles of Corporate Finance bridges the gap between financial theory and practical application for corporate finance. It emphasizes the importance of understanding financial theory to adapt to non-routine situations and evolving market conditions. By explaining why companies and financial markets behave as they do, the book equips managers with the tools to make informed decisions, not just based on experience but backed by theory. The authors address controversies within financial theory, offering balanced viewpoints while emphasizing practical applications to increase company value.
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