Corporate Finance & Investment Strategies

This course is intended for finance professionals, corporate managers, investors, and executives responsible for making corporate investment decisions. It is ideal for individuals working in financial institutions, investment firms, corporate finance departments, and organizations that manage substantial capital or investment portfolios. The course is also suitable for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of corporate finance principles and investment strategies.

Day 1: Introduction to Corporate Finance and Investment Strategies

• Key concepts in corporate finance: Capital structure, cost of capital, and financial risk
• The role of corporate finance in business strategy
• Understanding the importance of financial decision-making
• Types of investment strategies: Passive vs. active management, growth vs. value investing
• Introduction to financial markets and investment vehicles
• Practical exercise: Financial decision-making analysis
• Case study: How corporate finance drives business growth and performance

Day 2: Capital Budgeting and Investment Evaluation

• Overview of capital budgeting and its importance for corporate growth
• Techniques for evaluating investments: NPV, IRR, Payback period, and profitability index
• Risk analysis in investment decisions: Sensitivity and scenario analysis
• Strategic considerations in capital budgeting decisions
• Practical exercise: Evaluating a corporate investment project
• Case study: Capital budgeting decision-making in a multinational corporation

Day 3: Financial Valuation Techniques

• Overview of business and asset valuation methods
• Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and Comparable Company Analysis (CCA)
• Valuing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) opportunities
• Methods for assessing intangible assets and intellectual property
• How to perform valuation under different market conditions
• Practical exercise: Valuing a company using DCF and CCA methods
• Case study: Valuation of a tech startup in a high-growth sector

Day 4: Risk Management and Portfolio Optimization

• Understanding financial risk and risk management strategies
• Techniques for identifying and managing business risks: Operational, financial, and market risks
• Overview of portfolio theory: Diversification and asset allocation
• Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) and Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
• Using derivatives for hedging and risk management
• Practical exercise: Building an investment portfolio based on risk tolerance and market conditions
• Case study: Risk management strategies used by multinational corporations

Day 5: Corporate Finance Strategies and Investment Decisions

• Capital raising strategies: Debt vs. equity financing
• Corporate governance and financial decision-making
• Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A): Strategy, valuation, and financing
• Managing corporate liquidity and working capital
• The role of private equity and venture capital in corporate finance
• Practical exercise: Structuring a financing deal for a corporate acquisition
• Case study: The strategic role of M&A in corporate growth