University of Liege | Version française
Study programmes 2007-2008Last update : 7/05/2008
FINA0013-1  Valuation
Duration :  24h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
Master in Economical Sciences, in-depth approach, 1st yearToute l'année5
Master in Management Sciences, in-depth approach, 1st yearToute l'année4
Master in Economical Sciences, didactic approach, 1st yearToute l'année5
Master in Management Sciences, didactic approach, 1st yearToute l'année4
Master in Economical Sciences, specialized approach, 1st yearToute l'année5
Master in Management Sciences, specialized approach, 1st yearToute l'année4
Master in Management SciencesToute l'année4
Holder(s) :  Alain Schockert
Language :  Langue française
Course contents :  Assessing a financial asset, a company :

  • assessment methods : intrinsic value, stock market ratios, discounted cash flow (dividends, free cash-flows);
  • impact of the financial structure;
  • risk premium;
  • importance of the cost of capital variable for the value of financial assets;
  • illiquidity discount;
  • control premium, takeover legislation;
  • price and value.
Impact of interest rates on financial markets (influence of the business cycle).

Financing sources & cost of capital.

Stock market listing of a Belgian company : advantages & disadvantages.
Course objective :  Good command of company assessment methods.
Students should be able to take into account the evolving economic & financial context in their reflection, as well as the tax aspects.
Prerequisites :  FIN 505 Accounting & Finance
FIN 524 Financial Analysis
Organization :  -Analysis of real-life cases
- Critical analysis of articles.
- Economic & financial news in the perspective of the course.
Written notes :  - Richard A. BREALEY / Stewart C. MEYERS, "Principles of Corporate Finance", Mc Graw-Hill International Editions.
- J.P. COUVREUR, "La décision d'investir et la politique de l'entreprise", Université et Entreprise.
- R. COBBAUT, "Théorie Financière", Economica.
- A. SIAENS, "Monnaie et Finance", De Boeck.
- J. Fred WESTON and Eugene F. BRIGHAM, "Managerial Finance", Holt-Saunders International Editions.
Assessment :  1st session assessment : continuous assessment
2nd session assessment : written examination
Prolonged 2nd session assessment : written examination


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