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Which of the following best describes the primary focus of corporate finance?
Which of the following best describes the primary focus of corporate finance?
What is the key distinction between investment and financing decisions?
What is the key distinction between investment and financing decisions?
Which of the following is considered a tangible asset?
Which of the following is considered a tangible asset?
A company raising money by selling shares is an example of what?
A company raising money by selling shares is an example of what?
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Which of these is the best example of a capital expenditure (CAPEX) decision?
Which of these is the best example of a capital expenditure (CAPEX) decision?
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If a company secures a $10 million loan, what type of decision is this?
If a company secures a $10 million loan, what type of decision is this?
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What is the primary aim of investment decisions in corporate finance?
What is the primary aim of investment decisions in corporate finance?
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A company repurchasing its own shares in the market is primarily considered what type of decision?
A company repurchasing its own shares in the market is primarily considered what type of decision?
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A company's decision to invest in research and development for a new product line is best described as.?
A company's decision to invest in research and development for a new product line is best described as.?
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What are the two main classifications of capital raised by a firm?
What are the two main classifications of capital raised by a firm?
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What is the fundamental characteristic that distinguishes investment decisions from financing decisions?
What is the fundamental characteristic that distinguishes investment decisions from financing decisions?
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A company purchases a new fleet of trucks for its delivery operations. Under which category of financial decisions does this action fall?
A company purchases a new fleet of trucks for its delivery operations. Under which category of financial decisions does this action fall?
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Which of the following best describes the 'financing' aspect of financial management, as defined in the content?
Which of the following best describes the 'financing' aspect of financial management, as defined in the content?
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A company issues bonds to raise capital for expanding operations. How is this action classified in financial decision-making?
A company issues bonds to raise capital for expanding operations. How is this action classified in financial decision-making?
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What type of decision is involved when a company decides to engage in a seasonal advertising campaign?
What type of decision is involved when a company decides to engage in a seasonal advertising campaign?
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A technology company spends $5 million on researching a new software. What kind of decision does this describe?
A technology company spends $5 million on researching a new software. What kind of decision does this describe?
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A firm repays a significant portion of its outstanding bonds. Which type of financial decision is BEST described by this action?
A firm repays a significant portion of its outstanding bonds. Which type of financial decision is BEST described by this action?
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What does the content suggest is the purpose of a company issuing financial assets?
What does the content suggest is the purpose of a company issuing financial assets?
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What does a company achieve when raising funds by issuing shares to investors?
What does a company achieve when raising funds by issuing shares to investors?
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A company decides to use its retained earnings to fund a new project. How would you classify this kind of decision?
A company decides to use its retained earnings to fund a new project. How would you classify this kind of decision?
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Study Notes
Corporate Finance Decisions
- Companies need assets (tangible and intangible) for operations. These assets are investments, crucial for producing goods and services sold to other economic entities.
- Financing provides the funds for acquiring these assets.
- Financial managers make vital investment and financing decisions.
- Investment decisions, also known as capital budgeting (CAPEX), determine asset purchases, encompassing projects from long-term (factories) to short-term (advertising).
- These decisions involve significant costs and inherent risks, essential for business growth.
- Examples include Meta acquiring VR software, Ford building a plant, and launching new services/products.
Investment Decisions
- Investing in assets supporting business operations.
- Includes long-term decisions like purchasing planes or building power plants and short-term choices like advertising campaigns.
- Often, profitable companies require substantial capital expenditures for new products and services.
- Launching new products or services is crucial for company prosperity, necessitating substantial investment.
Examples of Investment Decisions
- Meta spent $60 million acquiring VR software (Pebbles).
- Ford invested $1 billion in a Mexican assembly plant.
- Intel spent $7 billion to build a microprocessor factory.
- Royal Dutch Shell built a natural gas pipeline.
- Avon spent €200 million on a cosmetics line.
Financing Decisions
- Raising funds to support investments and operations, a critical aspect of company function.
- Companies raise funds through equity (shares) and debt (loans), promising future payouts (dividends or interest) to investors.
- Crucially, investments (real assets) differ from financing (financial assets).
Examples of Financing Decisions
- John Deere maintained bank credit lines up to $7.2 billion.
- LVMH repaid €750 million in debt.
- Walmart raised its dividend to $2.00 per share.
- BMW borrowed €350 million from a bank.
- Pfizer issued new shares to acquire a small biotech firm (primarily a financing decision, but also investment related).
Investment vs. Financing: Important Distinctions
- Investment involves acquiring real assets (machinery).
- Financing involves issuing financial assets (debt, equity) to investors.
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Description
Explore the critical aspects of corporate finance decisions, focusing on investment strategies. Understand how financial managers determine both long-term and short-term asset acquisitions crucial for business operations. Dive into real-world examples to see how companies make these pivotal choices.
