Essentials of Corporate Finance Ninth Edition

Essentials of Corporate Finance

Title: Essentials of Corporate Finance Edition: 9th Edition (9e) Authors: Ross • Westerfield • Jordan Publisher: McGraw Hill Education

Cover Design: The cover features a layered, abstract architectural photograph rendered in a cool palette of teal, blue, and green — suggesting glass office buildings, financial infrastructure, and modern corporate environments. A deep navy blue horizontal band cuts boldly across the upper-center of the cover, providing a strong backdrop for the title text. The edition number appears in a small teal badge next to the title. The authors' names are displayed in clean white type in the lower portion, and the McGraw Hill Education logo anchors the bottom left corner.

Typography: "ESSENTIALS" is set in large bold white caps, with "of Corporate Finance" in a warm golden-amber italic below — the two-color contrast between white and gold against the navy band is crisp, professional, and immediately legible.

About the Book: One of the most widely adopted corporate finance textbooks at the undergraduate level, known for its accessible writing, real-world examples, and strong conceptual foundation. Ross, Westerfield, and Jordan cover capital budgeting, risk and return, capital structure, working capital management, and financial markets in a clear and student-friendly manner.

Audience: Undergraduate business and finance students in introductory corporate finance courses.