About this episode
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 finance
- Debt vs. equity financing – How companies balance funding sources
- How beta, credit ratings, and market conditions impact WACC
- Real-world case studies – How Tesla structures financing & how Apple lowers its WACC
- How FP&A teams use WACC in valuation, M&A, and capital budgeting
- Proven strategies to reduce WACC and maximize shareholder value
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