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Corporate Investment Financing Methods
Companies primarily finance their investments through two main strategies: equity finance and debt finance. Equity finance involves raising capital by using owners' funds, which can be done by reinvesting company profits (retained earnings) or by selling new ownership stakes (shares). Debt finance consists of borrowing funds, for example, through bank loans or by issuing bonds.
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