Mergers and Acquisitions

£1,150

12 weeks (6pm-9pm)

Buchanan House, 30 Holborn, London, EC1N 2LX

An introduction to the mergers and acquisitions process, this course is suitable for analysts and bankers, regulators or anyone considering starting their own business. Start in September 2019 or February 2020!

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Develop an understanding of the role of mergers and acquisitions in the life of a corporation. Learn the strategic valuation techniques implemented in the different stages of a merger or acquisition.

Course Overview

This course will assist your understanding of the merger and acquisition (M&A) process and make you aware of the alternatives to M&A’s.
By the end of this course you will be familiar with the legal aspect of corporate takeovers and what makes a deal valuable.

By the end of this course you will be able to

Understand the motives, alternatives and the process of M&As
Understand the offences and defences of M&A both domestic and cross-border
Understand the due diligence and the legal aspect of the takeover
How to value a deal and their synergy
Understand why deals fail and the post-merger integration

Who is it for?

This course is ideal for individuals looking to succeed in wholesale banking, particularly in the investment management and corporate finance divisions. This course will provide you with the skills required for demanding deal-making and specialised analytical roles.

Course content

Corporate motives for M&A and alternatives to M&A; M&A Process and role of advisors
Cross-Border M&A and attractive countries; Defences and offences in M&A
Due diligence; Regulators and regulatory and tax environment
Deal valuation and financing; Synergy
Post-merger integration

Core reading

Intelligent M&A: navigating the mergers and acquisitions minefield - Scott Moeller, Christopher Brady 2014
Creating value from mergers and acquisitions: the challenges - P. S. Sudarsanam 2010
Why deals fail and how to rescue them? Anna Faelten, Michel Driessen and Scott Moeller

Entry requirements

Education - Undergraduate degree or equivalent Higher Education qualification, or relevant work experience
English language - Common European Framework (CEF) Level B2* or equivalent (all teaching and learning materials are provided in English only)

*Please note those with a B1 level of English and relevant proof of further study will be considered.

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