Start by selecting a company whose recent tactical financing decision piqued your interest. It could be a company that recently went public, secured a new lease agreement, or issued hybrid financing instruments such as preferred stocks or convertible bonds.

Analysis: Based on the knowledge you$$ve gained in this unit, briefly describe the company$$s recent tactical financing decision. Assess the potential benefits and challenges of this decision for the company.

Alternative financing decisions: Drawing from your understanding of public and private financing, lease financing, and hybrid financing, propose at least two alternative financing strategies the company could have considered. Predict the potential impact of each of your proposed alternatives on the company$$s value. Would your proposed alternatives increase or decrease the company$$s value? Why?

Reflection: Conclude your journal entry by reflecting on the importance of tactical financing decisions in the broader spectrum of corporate finance. What did you find most intriguing about the company$$s choice, and how do you perceive the role of such decisions in shaping a company$$s financial future?