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Master Class in Merger and Acquisition Process Management

Name: Master Class in Merger and Acquisition Process Management
Rating: 4.1 (23 reviews)

Unleash the potential of mergers and acquisitions to drive business growth and success.

Created byHuman and Emotion: CHRMI

Last updated 9/2023

English

What you'll learn

Understand the key concepts and principles of mergers and acquisitions in the corporate finance landscape.
Apply valuation techniques to assess the worth of a company using balance sheet analysis, cash flow valuation, and WACC calculations
Develop effective negotiation strategies to secure favourable deals and build strong relationships with stakeholders
Gain practical insights into the sales process, avoiding common pitfalls, and maximising value when selling a company.
Acquire a comprehensive understanding of the entire M&A process, from initiation to integration.
Manage advisers effectively throughout the M&A process, leveraging their expertise to achieve optimal outcomes.
Familiarise yourself with negotiation and term sheets, ensuring clarity and alignment in deal agreements.
Explore management buyouts (MBOs) and understand their dynamics in the context of mergers and acquisitions.
Successfully navigate the complexities of deal closing, overcoming obstacles and ensuring a smooth transition.
Approach the sale of a company with confidence, equipped with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions.
Enroll now and develop the skills necessary to excel in the world of mergers and acquisitions!

Course content

7 sections • 40 lectures • 4h 11m total length

Merger and acquisition Contents1:38
Explore mergers and acquisitions concepts, including drivers, reasons, valuation, bid tactics, due diligence, implementation planning, merger life cycle, and horizontal, vertical, and conglomeration integration.
Merger's and acquisition definition5:50
Why companies merge and acquire2:15
Companies merge and acquire to pursue strategic objectives, driven by rationales and drivers that condition decisions. Overcapacity in the sector motivates acquisitions, enabling market growth, greater bandwidth, and financial stability.
Some underlying rationals5:13
Identify the underlying rationales behind mergers and acquisitions, including strategic, defensive, speculative, and financial necessity motives, and how these drive efficiency, market reach, and growth.
Key Factors3:13
Identify five key dealer success factors: strategize, plan and execute; a well defined business model; a strong financial position; a superb selling organization; and operational excellence.

Merger Drivers4:16
Integration and conglomeration Intro till Vertical Integration8:37
Horizontal Integration2:49
Horizontal integration merges competitors at the same value-chain level to expand footprint and reach wider markets while sharing technology and marketing, unlike vertical integration which controls supply stages.
Conglomeration7:43
The merger and acquisition life cycle2:26
Explore the merger and acquisition life cycle—from inception and feasibility through pre-merger negotiations, contract formulation, deal, implementation, and post-implementation review—highlighting roles of planners and implementation teams.

Measuring the success of merger and acquisition5:36
Assess merger and acquisition success by balancing short-term performance, like turnover and target share premia, with long-term share value growth after ten years, and note cash versus share deal effects.
Some scenarios for failures3:08
Scenarios of failures 24:46
Merger waves21:20
The concept of merger and acquisition16:35
Explore how mergers and acquisitions influence competition and growth across countries, define mergers versus acquisitions, and review major horizontal and vertical deals such as Vodafone-Mannesmann and eBay and PayPal.
Why Companies merge The final part7:46
The Merger and Acquisition lifecycle7:44
Explore the merger and acquisition life cycle from inception to integration. Identify how strategy, target selection, due diligence, valuation, and negotiation drive deals and approvals.
Measuring success of merger and Acquisition till the end9:51

Practical Guide till Advantages!7:51
Finding and Screening candidates4:59
Find and screen acquisition candidates by signaling interest, apply benchmarks such as price-earnings not more than 10% above ours and 12% growth, use knockout criteria to narrow to 10–15 deals.
Deciding on acquisition terms3:55
Acquisition strategy and process3:50
Explore acquisition strategy and process, including buyer objectives, target company background, integration planning, due diligence, and financial and tax analysis for mergers.
Financing of the merger3:52
Explore merger financing options, from all-cash and stock transactions to mixed cash, debt, and leveraged buyouts, with advantages and risks for acquirers and target shareholders.
Advantage of giving stock4:13
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of giving stock and assets in mergers and acquisitions, highlighting risk of acquisition, liabilities, dilution, appraisal rights, and financing options.
Advantage of giving stock 22:21
Leverage provides tax-deductible interest, higher returns to shareholders, and no dilution while ownership remains, but increases financing risk and can depress stock and bond prices, credit standing, and cash flow.

Risk of acquisition2:22
Present Value of discounting6:15
Apply present value discounting to future cash flows and the expected selling price, using earnings growth, cash earnings, and risk-adjusted discount rates to value a business.
Fair market value3:29
Accounting reporting!9:23
Describe the purchase method for business combinations, detailing fair value allocation of assets and liabilities, goodwill recognition, control thresholds, consolidation from the acquisition date, and pre-acquisition contingencies disclosures.
Financial Statement Analysis4:28
Analyze financial statements for business combinations by examining footnote disclosures and fair value derivations to prevent earnings inflation and support in-house M&A governance decisions.
Making a Corporate Marriage Work2:13

Divestiture and Restructuring Planning5:19
Unbundle assets and business units through divestment and divestiture, reallocating resources to refocus core strategy and improve financial and strategic outcomes for both parent and divested entities.
Divestiture and Restructuring Planning 23:24
Explore why firms divest to reposition, raise cash, or cut losses, and summarize four main divestiture types: sales, managerial buyouts, spin-offs, and asset liquidation.
Sale Planning9:27
Develop a comprehensive sale planning framework for mergers and acquisitions, evaluating the company's present position, outlook, capabilities, intrinsic value, and the potential for realizing value through sale.
Market based comparison8:11
Compare private and public company values using market-based methods and discounted cash flow analysis, considering pe ratio, sales, and discount rate to estimate division value and inform divestiture decisions.
Divestiture with Uncertainty11:30
Explore divestiture under uncertainty using NPV and risk-adjusted discount rates. Apply sensitivity analysis and simulation to compare cash versus paper structures, including earnouts and leveraged buyouts.
Liquidation Process5:14
Evaluate liquidation as a last resort, weighing its cost and time against selling a division, and consider divestiture or bankruptcy when a business segment underperforms.

Case study on Merger 110:57
Examine the Flipkart–Myntra merger to show how acquiring Myntra unlocked fashion-market growth, driven diversification, and cost-efficient synergies that established leadership in fashion e-commerce.
Case study on Merger 27:44
This case study traces how Maruti Udyog Limited, later Maruti Suzuki, evolved as a government–industry joint venture with Suzuki, expanding manufacturing, services, and financing through liberalization and stake changes.
Case study on Merger 39:40
Trace the rise and dissolution of the hero Honda joint venture, formed in 1994 and ended in 2010 amid disputes over board representation, R&D, and export strategies.

Requirements

Basic Understanding of Management
Basic Understanding of Business and Business Environment

Description

Description:

An in-depth course on Merger and Acquisition, covering the fundamental concepts, strategies, and techniques involved in the process of combining or acquiring businesses.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a senior manager, or a business school student, our comprehensive online course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of M&A with confidence and achieve successful outcomes.

Why choose our Mergers and Acquisitions Mastery course?

· Learn from an Experienced Professional: With nearly 30 years of hands-on experience in the field of M&A, our instructor brings a wealth of real-world insights and practical knowledge to the table. Benefit from their expertise and learn from their successes, failures, and everything in between.

· Comprehensive Curriculum: Our course covers all aspects of the M&A process, providing you with a solid foundation to master this complex domain. From understanding the fundamentals to exploring valuation techniques, negotiation strategies, and deal closing, we leave no stone unturned.

· Practical Insights: Gain valuable insights into the sales process and avoid costly mistakes. We highlight common pitfalls and share best practices to help you maximize value when selling a company. Our goal is to empower you with the tools and knowledge needed to make informed decisions and achieve optimal outcomes.

· Engaging Learning Experience: Our course features a diverse range of content, including video lectures, practical exercises, and downloadable resources. Immerse yourself in interactive learning and reinforce your understanding through quizzes and case studies. You'll find the content accessible, engaging, and tailored to different learning styles.

Key Highlights:

Understand the key principles and theories behind mergers and acquisitions
Learn about different types of mergers and acquisitions
Explore the legal and regulatory aspects of M&A transactions
Identify the key drivers and motivations for mergers and acquisitions
Discover the valuation methods used in M&A deals
Study the integration process and post-merger integration challenges

Learning Outcome:

Learning Outcome 1
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the concepts and theories behind mergers and acquisitions.
Learning Outcome 2
Explore the various types and structures of mergers and acquisitions, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
Learning Outcome 3
Understand the legal and regulatory frameworks governing mergers and acquisitions, including antitrust laws and due diligence procedures.
Learning Outcome 4
Analyze the strategic motivations and drivers behind mergers and acquisitions, such as market expansion, synergies, and competitive advantage.
Learning Outcome 5
Learn the different valuation methods used in mergers and acquisitions, including discounted cash flow analysis and comparable company analysis.
Learning Outcome 6
Examine the post-merger integration process, including cultural integration, change management, and overcoming integration challenges.

In what way will you benefit from this course?

The course is a practical, step-by-step guide loaded with tons of analyses, tricks, and hints that will significantly improve the speed with which you understand, and analyze businesses. There is little theory – mainly examples, a lot of tips from my own experience as well as other notable examples worth mentioning. Our intention is that thanks to the course you will learn:

What kind of analyses you may have to do during the M&A project
How to Select Potential Targets for M&A using Excel
How to create a financial model in Excel for M&A purposes
How to estimate the value of the M&A target
How to estimate potential synergies coming from the M&A process
How to conduct commercial due diligence
What kind of market research tools you can use during due diligence

You can also ask me any questions either through the discussion field or by messaging me directly.

Curriculum

Introduction to Merger

a. Merger and acquisition Contents

b. Merger's and acquisition definition

c. Why companies merge and acquire

d. Some underlying rationals

e. 5 Key Factors

Merger Process

f. Merger Drivers 2

g. Integration and conglomeration Intro till Vertical Integration

h. Horizontal Integration

i. Conglomeration 1

j. The merger and acquisition life cycle

Merger Measurement

k. Measuring the success of merger and acquisition

l. Some scenarios for failures

m. Scenarios of failures 2

n. Merger waves

o. The concept of merger and acquisition

p. Why Companies merge The final part.

q. The Merger and Acquisition lifecycle

r. Measuring success of merger and Acquisition till the end

Creating the Team and Terms for Merger

s. Practical Guide till Advantages!

t. Finding and Screening candidates

u. Deciding on acquisition terms

v. Acquisition strategy and process

w. Financing of the merger

x. Advantage of giving stock

y. Advantage of giving stock 2

Marker risk and value

z. Risk of acquisition

aa. Present Value of discounting

bb. Fair market value

cc. Accounting reporting!

dd. Financial Statement Analysis

ee. Making a Corporate Marriage Work

Planning of Process for Merger

ff. Divestiture and Restructuring Planning

gg. Divestiture 2

hh. Sale Planning

ii. Market based comparison

jj. Divestiture with Uncertainty

kk. Liquidation Process

Case study on Merger

a. Case Study 1

b. Case Study 2

c. Case Study 3

Who this course is for:

Any Business Manager looking for business growth
Any management professional looking for more knowledge of business function
Any Business owner looking for more expansion

Master Class in Merger and Acquisition Process Management

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Course content

Introduction to Merger5 lectures • 18min

Merger Process5 lectures • 26min

Merger Measurement8 lectures • 1hr 17min

Creating the Team and Terms for Merger7 lectures • 31min

Marker risk and value6 lectures • 28min

Planning of Process for Merger6 lectures • 43min

Case study on Merger3 lectures • 28min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: