Strategic Financial Management Casebook

It covers strategies of growth, mergers and acquisitions, financial performance analysis over the past decade, wealth created in terms of stock returns since its listing in stock market, investment and financial decisions, cost of capital, and corporate valuation. By featuring holistic presentations, the book puts readers into the shoes of those responsible for the world’s largest wealth creators. Each chapter follows a template to facilitate learning, and each features an Excel-based case analysis worksheet that includes a complete data set for financial analysis and valuation. Strategic Financial Management Casebook strategically uses integrative case studiescases that do not emphasize specific subjects such as capital budgeting or value based managementto provide a framework for understanding strategic financial management. In addition, the casebook also discusses corporate restructuring activities undertaken by each company. Introduces a conceptual framework for integrating strategy and finance for value creationEmphasizes the roles of corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, and risk management in value creationEncourages an analysis of investment, financing, and dividend decisions Examines non-financial factors that contribute to value

"Dr. The augmentation of Excel-based worksheets and datasets allows students to perform appropriate financial analysis and valuation."  --Michael J. Kumar’s book provides modern case studies offering a holistic view of firms responsible for wealth creation. Seiler, The College of William and Mary

. His book on Valuation Theories and Concepts, offer a broader more holistic perspective on valuation suited to companies and markets worldwide. He earned his PhD in Management from the Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Kharagpur. His co-authored research works have been cited in the popular financial press, such as The Financial Times, Money Week and The Economist.He has published three books with Elsevier/Academic Press including the recently published Strategic Financ