Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) serve as powerful strategic tools for companies to achieve their objectives, whether it’s growth, strategic focus, or operational restructuring. These operations involve significant resources and long-term commitments, including debt, making it imperative to conduct thorough and in-depth analysis. In this advanced-level course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of various types of M&A operations. Acquire the necessary tools to evaluate bids, project long-term effects on company value, build valuation models, and navigate the complexities of M&A transactions.

Prerequisites:

 Equity Valuation: Familiarity with equity valuation methods and techniques.
 Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) & Extensions: Understanding the CAPM and its extensions for risk assessment.
 Free Cash Flow Measurement: Proficiency in measuring free cash flows and their significance in financial analysis.

Course Level: Advanced

Key Concepts Covered:

 Valuation Multiples: Explore the use of valuation multiples as a tool for assessing company value in M&A transactions.
 M&A Comparable Company Method: Learn how to evaluate bids and assess company value based on comparable company analysis in M&A scenarios.
 M&A Comparable Transactions Method: Understand the methodology of assessing the value of M&A deals based on comparable transaction analysis.
 CAPM: Review the capital asset pricing model and its application in determining the cost of equity capital in M&A transactions.
 Free Cash Flow Measurement: Enhance your understanding of measuring and analyzing free cash flows in the context of M&A operations.
 DCF Valuation: Gain expertise in applying discounted cash flow valuation techniques to evaluate the value of M&A opportunities.
 M&A Deal Evaluation: Learn the critical factors involved in evaluating and assessing the potential success of M&A deals.
 Herfindahl Hirschman Index: Explore the use of the Herfindahl Hirschman Index to assess market concentration and antitrust implications in M&A transactions.

Course Components:
 On-demand course videos presented by industry experts
 Downloadable course slides for a comprehensive learning
 Practice questions to reinforce understanding.
 Real-life case studies for practical application
 Final quiz to assess knowledge retention.
 Course certificate upon successful completion

Enrol in this advanced course to deepen your knowledge of M&A analysis. Gain the expertise to evaluate bids, assess long-term impacts on company value, and build robust valuation models for M&A transactions. Develop the skills necessary to navigate complex M&A scenarios and make informed decisions regarding strategic opportunities. Elevate your proficiency in M&A analysis and become a valued expert in the field.