This course provides an in-depth exploration of leveraged buyouts (LBOs) and mergers & acquisitions (M&A), emphasizing their strategic importance in investment banking. You will learn how deals are structured, analyzed, and executed, gaining insights into the critical financial and strategic elements that ensure a successful transaction.

Throughout the course, learners will develop the skills to model LBOs, analyze financing structures, and assess the characteristics of prime LBO candidates. This practical knowledge will equip you to handle sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions, from preparation and negotiation to closing. What sets this course apart is its unique blend of theoretical frameworks and real-world deal execution. You'll master essential concepts like transaction structure and decision-making, while also gaining hands-on experience with LBO modeling and M&A deal-making. The course is designed for professionals in investment banking, private equity, and corporate finance, as well as anyone eager to understand the intricacies of high-stakes financial transactions. Prior knowledge of finance and accounting principles is recommended, but not mandatory. This course is part two of a three-course Specialization designed to provide a comprehensive learning pathway in this subject area. While it delivers standalone value and practical skills, learners seeking a more integrated and in-depth progression may benefit from completing the full Specialization. Copyright © 2022 by Joshua Rosenbaum and Joshua Pearl. All rights reserved. Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.