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Mergers and Acquisitions: Concepts and Theories

Get an introduction to mergers and acquisitions with this first course in a program.

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Price
£42 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
3 weeks · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification

Overview

Get an introduction to mergers and acquisitions with this first course in a program from the New York Institute of Finance.

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Description

Discover the mergers and acquisitions industry

In this introductory course you will get an overview of the major aspects of the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) industry.

You’ll discover the theories and concepts that underpin mergers and acquisitions, and learn the skills involved in executing transactions, from a deal’s inception to post-merger integration.

What topics will you cover?

Week 1 - Overview and buyer strategies

Emerging market issues and the buyer’s viewpoint

Week 2- Finding and pricing a deal

How to start the acquisitions, risks and approaches to valuations

Week 3 - Special valuation cases

Through case studies explore emerging markets, premiums and discounts

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

  • Identify common motivations for acquisitions and the reasons why many are unsuccessful
  • Evaluate the specific emerging market risk for M&A and learn valuation techniques for special valuation cases
  • Identify public companies, comparable companies, comparable acquisitions, and leverage buyout valuations
  • Summarise the Discounted Cash Flow approach
  • Describe the positive and negative attributes of the M&A methodologies
  • Explore the key risks associated with the acquisition process
  • Discuss the characteristics of a successful deal
  • Identify the steps involved in the acquisition process
  • Identify the functional types of mergers
  • Describe the differences between buy vs. build synergies
  • Explain the 3 ways M&A increases value
  • Summarise the top ten buyer motivations for M&A

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for financial analysts and associates. It is also suitable for directors and managers who have transitioned, or hope to transition, to mergers and acquisitions from other areas, such as equities or fixed income.

Requirements

To get the most from this course you will need a good knowledge of financial analysis and MS Excel.

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