Acquisition & Merger: Strategic Management & Finance Event, 21.Jul.2025

Course Description

This intensive 5-day course provides a comprehensive overview of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) strategy and corporate finance. Participants will gain practical skills in valuation, deal structuring, post-merger integration, and financial modeling. The course combines theoretical frameworks with real-world case studies to deliver a holistic understanding of M&A and corporate finance principles.

Learning Objectives

• Develop a strategic approach to M&A, including target selection and value creation strategies
• Master valuation techniques and financial modeling for M&A transactions
• Understand the intricacies of deal structuring, negotiation, and execution
• Learn effective post-merger integration strategies to maximize synergies
• Gain insights into corporate finance principles and their application in M&A

Course Modules

Day 1: M&A Strategy and Corporate Finance Fundamentals

• Introduction to M&A strategy and value creation
• Corporate finance principles and their role in M&A
• Industry analysis and target selection
• Types of M&A transactions and their strategic implications

Day 2: Valuation Techniques and Financial Modeling

• Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis
• Comparable company analysis and precedent transactions
• Synergy valuation and analysis
• Building a comprehensive M&A financial model

Day 3: Deal Structuring and Negotiation

• M&A process and deal structuring
• Due diligence best practices
• Negotiation strategies and tactics
• Legal and regulatory considerations in M&A

Day 4: Post-Merger Integration and Value Realization

• Post-merger integration planning and execution
• Cultural integration and change management
• Synergy realization and performance tracking
• Case studies of successful and failed integrations

Day 5: Advanced Topics in M&A and Corporate Finance

• Cross-border M&A considerations
• Leveraged buyouts and private equity transactions
• Corporate restructuring and divestitures
• Emerging trends in M&A and corporate finance

Practical Wins for Participants

• Ability to develop and evaluate M&A strategies aligned with corporate objectives
• Proficiency in valuation techniques and financial modeling for M&A transactions
• Enhanced negotiation and deal structuring skills for successful M&A execution
• Improved capacity to plan and implement effective post-merger integrations