Corporate Finance Explained: Cost of Capital

How do top companies manage their cost of capital for sustainable growth? In this episode, we explore how Tesla, Amazon, and Apple optimize their Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) to make smarter financing and investment decisions.What You’ll Learn:What is WACC & why it matters in corporate financeDebt vs. equity financing – How companies balance funding sourcesHow beta, credit ratings, and market conditions impact WACCReal-world case studies – How Tesla structures financing & how Apple lowers its WACCHow FP&A teams use WACC in valuation, M&A, and capital budgetingProven strategies to reduce WACC and maximize shareholder value

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