J. Fred Weston Books

Mergers and acquisitions are the most significant economic activity taking place in today's economy. This text seeks to explain the role of this activity and helps managers pursue merger and acquisition strategies more effectively.

Text Only Contents: Introduction to managerial finance: Overview of managerial finance -- Essential concepts in managerial finance: Analysis of financial statements; Financial markets and the investment banking process; Time value of money -- Valuation, financial assets: Cost of money (interest rates); Bonds (debt), characteristics and valuation; Stocks (equity), characteristics and valuation; Risk and rates of return -- Valuation, real assets (capital budgeting): Capital budgeting techniques; Project cash flows and risk -- Cost of capital, leverage, and dividend policy: Cost of capital; Capital structure; Dividend policy -- Working capital management: Working capital policy; Managing short-term assets; Managing short-term liabilities (financing) -- Strategic planning and financing decisions: Financial planning and control; Alternate financing arrangements and corporate restructuring -- Appendixes: Using spreadsheets to solve financial problems; Solutions to self-test problems; Answers to end-of-chapter problems; Selected equations.

The classic that started the First in Finance franchise. Now in its Twelfth Edition, this best-selling text is renowned for its excellent blend of theoretical and applied material, comprehensive support package, and applicable real-world examples. In addition to its continued coverage of such hot topics as multinational finance and small-business issues, ethical dilemma discussions are incorporated throughout the text. Thorough coverage of working capital is a distinguishing feature. Formerly known as "Weston/Besley/Brigham," Scott Besley is now the primary author.