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Corporate Finance Institute

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May 21, 2026

Corporate Finance Explained | Lease vs Buy: How Smart Companies Optimize Asset Ownership

This video explains the complexities of lease vs. buy decisions for companies, moving beyond simple cost comparisons to strategic considerations like capital allocation, tax strategy, and risk management. It highlights how a $24 million purchase versus a $480,000 monthly lease involves more than just immediate math, emphasizing the time value of money and opportunity costs.

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April 28, 2026

Corporate Finance Explained | Capital Structure Optimization: Balancing Debt, Equity, and Risk

This video explains the concept of capital structure in corporate finance, which is the mix of debt and equity a company uses to finance its operations. It uses the analogy of buying a house to illustrate the trade-offs between using cash (equity financing) and taking out a mortgage (debt financing), highlighting the risks and benefits of each approach in both personal and corporate contexts.

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March 15, 2026

Corporate Finance Explained | M&A Strategy: Why Companies Buy Other Companies

This video explains the complexities and high failure rate of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), detailing why companies engage in M&A, the common pitfalls, and how finance professionals can distinguish good deals from bad ones. It highlights the importance of strategic fit, cultural alignment, integration planning, and price discipline, using examples like Disney-Pixar, Facebook-Instagram, AOL-Time Warner, and Sprint-Nextel.

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