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Who Was Pierre Vernimmen? The Father of Modern French Corporate Finance

Value Creation

: Techniques for firm valuation, including Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and multiples, as well as measuring internal value creation. Financial analysis – Balance sheet, income statement, cash

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  1. Financial analysis – Balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement (with real ratios).
  2. Risk and return – CAPM, beta, cost of equity and debt.
  3. Valuation – DCF, multiples, EVA, real options.
  4. Capital structure – Modigliani-Miller, trade-off theory, pecking order.
  5. Dividend policy – Signaling effects, share buybacks.
  6. Mergers & acquisitions – Synergies, control premiums, integration.
  7. Corporate governance – Agency theory, executive compensation.
  8. Working capital management – Cash conversion cycle, trade credit.

3. Balance Sheet Analysis

In the world of European finance, few names command as much respect as Pierre Vernimmen. His magnum opus, Finance d’Entreprise (Corporate Finance), is not merely a textbook; it is considered the "bible" for financial managers, investment bankers, and students across the Francophone world. Translated into multiple languages and updated annually by a dedicated team (including Pascal Quiry and Yann Le Fur), the book represents the gold standard for understanding the mechanics of value creation.