As businesses grow or need to make acquisitions, pay off debt or build a stronger company, more capital is needed. An initial public offering (IPO) is a common way to raise capital, but companies might want to raise more money once they are publicly listed. A common method of this is through follow-on offerings. The…
The creation of long-term shareholder value should be one of the primary objectives of a successful business organization. Profitability is critical for the short run but planning, allocating resources, and making decisions that will result in sustained growth must also be taken into consideration. That is why a proper corporate finance and management approach becomes…
Businesses and Institutions tend to have assets that have long-term value. These can range from infrastructure projects, real estate properties, equipment, receivables, or any other source of income. Effective management of such assets demands a good sense of financial planning, particularly if substantial capital is invested for a long period. This is where structured finance…
The uncertainty of the market is one of the challenges faced in the business world. A wide variety of economic slowdowns, inflation, consumer shifts, geopolitical changes and industry disruptions can influence investment decisions. Investors may look for strategies during these times that have a combination of risk and opportunity. That is where private equity comes…
Profits are important to all businesses and in general every business strives for profit & its steady growth. However, even the best businesses with the best practices and customer support can be affected by low profitability. Effective financial planning & good management of business operations help the organization to optimize expenditure, rationalization of assets utilized…
The working capital adjustments are one of the areas of confusion during the merger and acquisition process, as it involves several financial considerations. Such modifications are important towards ensuring that the buyer and the seller get a fair deal. Unless this aspect is taken care of then the ultimate transaction value might not represent the…
