┌────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Goal: Maximize Shareholder │ │ Wealth (Stock Price) │ └───────────────────┬────────────────────┘ │ ┌──────────────────────────┴──────────────────────────┐ ▼ ▼ ┌──────────────────────────────────────┐ ┌──────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Investment Decisions │ │ Financing Decisions │ │ • Capital Budgeting │ │ • Capital Structure │ │ • Working Capital Management │ │ • Debt vs. Equity mix │ └──────────────────────────────────────┘ └──────────────────────────────────────┘ The Primary Goal: Wealth Maximization
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Before diving into complex mathematical formulas, the text establishes the institutional environment. It introduces the role of managerial finance, the legal forms of business organization, and the relationship between financial institutions and markets. A heavy emphasis is placed on the —the inherent conflict of interest between corporate managers and shareholders—and how proper corporate governance and incentives can mitigate it. 2. Financial Tools and Analysis It introduces the role of managerial finance, the
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