Mergers and Acquisitions: Concepts and Theories

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

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