A popular way for a company to raise capital is to issue corporate bonds, which is analogous to going to the bank and borrowing money except that with bonds, the company obtains the funds from investors rather than banks.
Corporate Valuation. • Corporate valuation is not an exact science; value is sometimes in the eye of the beholder. • The valuation of a firm's worth is based on financial facts, but common sense and good judgment enter into the process. • Different valuation methods will yield different totals for a firm's worth.