Tactical financing decisions are essential as they guide a company’s immediate financial strategies. They encompass the decisions about how a company obtains and uses funds in the short term. In this journal entry, you will dive deep into a real-world example, analyzing a company’s recent tactical financing decision and suggesting alternative approaches. This exercise will help cement your understanding of the concepts from the lesson and textbook as you apply them in a practical context.
Start by selecting a company whose recent tactical financing decision piqued your interest. It could be a company that recently went public, secured a new lease agreement, or issued hybrid financing instruments such as preferred stocks or convertible bonds.
Analysis: Based on the knowledge you’ve gained in this unit, briefly describe the company’s recent tactical financing decision. Assess the potential benefits and challenges of this decision for the company.
Alternative financing decisions: Drawing from your understanding of public and private financing, lease financing, and hybrid financing, propose at least two alternative financing strategies the company could have considered. Predict the potential impact of each of your proposed alternatives on the company’s value. Would your proposed alternatives increase or decrease the company’s value? Why?
Reflection: Conclude your journal entry by reflecting on the importance of tactical financing decisions in the broader spectrum of corporate finance. What did you find most intriguing about the company’s choice, and how do you perceive the role of such decisions in shaping a company’s financial future?
Ensure your journal entry is at least 200 words. Write clearly and concisely, focusing on providing a well-thought-out analysis. While references and citations are not mandatory, if you pull specific data or quotes, ensure they are accurately represented. Review your work for clarity and coherence before submitting.
