ABSTRACT
The Glenlake Series in Risk Management strives for simplicity, clarity, and ease of application on the complex subject of risk management. As every business academic and professional knows, risk management--whether for new products/services, transaction, interest rate, currency, cashflow, credit, or market risk--is now regarded as the most important business tool. This series involves time-tested training tools--whether for classroom application or individual study. Each title in the series makes extensive use of case studies, adapted specifically for a sophisticated international audience.
The topics covered in this title covers include: quantifying the need for funds from outside the business; an overview of the various funding options available to managers; equity funding; debt funding; hybrid financial instruments; models on the optimal capital structure; debt profile management; refinancing; glossary of terms.
