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Presentation
Presentation
Understanding financial math concepts.. Learning basic concepts related to the cost of capital and capital
structure. Understand the role of the relationship between the results of a company and the distribution of
dividends. Introduction to the valuation of companies, equity and stocks. Understanding (i) the role of
mergers and acquisitions on the context of the frms´ growth and (ii) how to deal under a reestructuring or
bankrupcy.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
2 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT32-3510
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
1. Risk, Return, and Cost of Capital
2. Capital Structure and Dividend Policy
3. Valuing firms, equity and stocks
4. Mergers and Acquisitions
5. Restructuring of Companies
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Objectives
Objectives
The first point presents a set of mathematical tools needed to work in finance. The second point presents
the absolutely essential concepts both in terms of corporate finance and in terms of financial markets:
return and risk. The third topic presents the evolution of capital structure theories since the second half of
the 20th century. The fourth point is dedicated to valuation of firms, equity and stocks. The fifth point
debates mergers and acquisitions, as well as reestructuring and bankrupcy.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
Lectures combined with exercises.
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References
References
- - Vieto, J. & Maqueira, C. (2013). Finanças empresariais: Teoria e prática. Escolar editora
- - Principles Of Corporate Finance de Richard A. Brealey e Stewart C. Myers, MCGRAW-HILL
EDUCATION - EUROPE
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
