This course is part of the Mergers and Acquisitions Specialization

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Mergers and Acquisitions SpecializationUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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This course teaches how to value and price M&A deals and to choose the optimal financing mix for an M&A deal. The course focuses on all the major types of M&A deals including strategic M&A, private equity leveraged buyouts (LBOs), and restructuring deals such as spinoffs and asset transfers.

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Mergers and Acquisitions Specialization

Intermediate Level

Approx. 17 hours to complete

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Course 1 of 6 in the

Mergers and Acquisitions Specialization

Intermediate Level

Approx. 17 hours to complete

English

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Heitor Almeida

Professor of Finance, Stanley C. and Joan J. Golder Chair in Corporate Finance

Department of Finance, College of Business

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5 Courses

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Course Orientation and Module 1: Overview of M&A Topics and Evidence

4 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 103 min), 6 readings, 5 quizzes

11 videos

Course Introduction6mMeet Professor Almeida5mLearn on Your Terms30sModule 1 Objectives and Overview3mGood Reasons to Engage in M&A Transactions13mBad Reasons to Engage in M&A Transactions10mPrivate Equity LBOs and Other Restructuring Tools 16mFriendly vs. Hostile Deals, and M&A Regulation17mA Brief History of M&A12mDoes M&A Create Value?13mModule 1 Review2m

6 readings

Syllabus10mAbout the Discussion Forums10mLearn More About Flexible Learning Paths10mUpdating Your Profile10mGetting to Know Your Classmates10mModule 1 Overview10m

5 practice exercises

Orientation Quiz30mLesson 1.2 Practice Quiz5mLesson 1.3 Practice Quiz5mLesson 1.4 Practice Quiz5mOverview of M&A Topics and Evidence Quiz30m

Week2

Week 2

4 hours to complete

Module 2: Company Valuation

4 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 150 min), 1 reading, 5 quizzes

12 videos

Module 2 Objectives and Overview5mForecasting Profits and Investments15mFree Cash Flows18mUsing Returns to Measure Risk12mThe Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)11mThe Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)6mImproving Your Estimate of the Expected Return on Debt14mImproving Your Estimate of the Expected Return on Equity18mComputing Enterprise Value and Stock Prices8mUsing Comparables for Valuation20mSensitivity Analysis15mModule 2 Review2m

1 reading

Module 2 Overview10m

5 practice exercises

Lesson 2.2 Practice Quiz10mLesson 2.3 Practice Quiz10mLesson 2.4 Practice Quiz10mLesson 2.5 Practice Quiz10mCompany Valuation Quiz30m

Week3

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Module 3: The Role of Target and Acquirer Valuation in M&A

2 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 69 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes

Week4

Week 4

7 hours to complete

Module 4: Synergies and Hostile Takeovers

This module starts with how to place a value on synergies using cash flow forecasts provided by management, and also using the stock market reaction to a new M&A deal. Next, you will also learn how to relate synergies to the premium paid for targets and how to calculate the NPV (net present value) of a deal. You will also learn the specifics of hostile takeover deals with a focus on governance, legal, and valuation issues.

7 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 162 min), 2 readings, 4 quizzes

11 videos

Module 4 Objectives and Overview7mSynergy Valuation: Management Perspective14mSynergy Valuation: The Market's View17mThe Chance of Deal Failure and Merger Arbitrage13mAdditional Examples: When Markets and Managers Disagree15mBidder Strategies14mTarget Strategies21mDo Takeover Defenses Create or Destroy Value?11mExamples of Hostile Deals21mModule 4 Review3mHonors Assignment Details and Sample Solution21m

2 readings

Module 4 Overview10mHonors Assignment Information10m

3 practice exercises

Lesson 4.2 Practice Quiz10mLesson 4.3 Practice Quiz10mSynergies and Hostile Takeovers Quiz30m

1 hour to complete

Course Conclusion

1 hour to complete

2 videos (Total 9 min), 2 readings

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TOP REVIEWS FROM FINANCE OF MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS: VALUATION AND PRICING

by GSMay 21, 2022

Professor Almeida makes topics easy to understand and it is a pleasure to learn from him.

Material, class, quizes, case studies and examples support well the learning.

by GTFeb 22, 2023

Very good! I enjoyed this one a lot. Many practical insights and hands on advice. Cheers

by FWOct 21, 2022

Awesome. Complex concepts made so simple. God bless the professor.

by MMMar 19, 2022

A very systematic course with great examples and practice !

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About the Mergers and Acquisitions Specialization

In a post-pandemic world, companies across the globe are constantly looking to expand and grow their businesses. Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) offers many ways to achieve this goal. Through this 6-course specialization in Mergers and Acquisitions, you will gain a well-rounded knowledge of key concepts that form the foundations of a successful M&A deal.

The courses in this specialization focus on types of M&A deals and complex organizational structures. Topics covered include: How to value and price M&A deals Understand financial modeling and capital structure Understand complex organizational structures through the lens of financial accounting Understand the foundational elements of financial statement and ratio analysis Examine practical applications of financial analysis and valuation techniques

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