Mergers and Acquisitions (Online)

The Mergers and Acquistions (Online) program will enable you to:

• Deep-dive into the M&A process from deal sourcing through transaction closing

• Analyze the strategic rationale for and against an M&A transaction

• Explore the role of valuation in the M&A process and examine different valuation methods and the math behind the deal

• Explain how to capture value through M&A and create synergies of revenue and cost

• Examine the best practices of due diligence, deal documentation, and transaction structuring in M&A transactions

• Evaluate the M&A process of a real-world merger and determine whether the parties involved derived the "benefit of the bargain"

This program is intended for those who have experience in corporate finance, capital markets, or investment management. It is highly recommended that participants have prior knowledge of topics such as discounted cash flow models; risk and return; capital asset pricing model; dividend policy; asset valuation; fixed income; and behavioral finance.

Senior executives who set the strategic course for growth and oversee the firm’s investment portfolio. Representative roles include chief executive officer, chief operating officer, chief investment officer, chief financial officer, consulting director, corporate vice president, director of financial reporting/financial services/regulatory affairs/risk management, and founder.

Mid-level managers who serve in finance or investment functions and play a key role in the financial matters of the organization. Representative roles include financial analyst, CPA/accountant, actuary, investment manager, and acquisition/equity manager.

Consultants, Legal Counsel, and Advisors who serve in a role of sourcing, executing, managing, or integrating M&A transactions, or who hold relationships with investment banks and private investors. Representative roles include management consultant, attorney, paralegal, investment banker, financial advisor, and private banker.

Mittal Steel's takeover of Arcelor Steel is one of the most contentious acquisitions in European history and serves as a framework for emphasizing key program concepts, including the importance of due diligence, transaction structures, the mechanics of friendly and hostile transactions, and the role stakeholders play in creating value.

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