Learners will analyze M&A fundamentals, evaluate valuation methods, and design merger execution models to master the end-to-end process of corporate restructuring. This course provides a comprehensive pathway to understand types of mergers, motives, life cycle stages, takeover strategies, and synergy creation. You will gain the ability to calculate free cash flows, apply discounted cash flow (DCF) models, use comparable company analysis, and implement advanced methods such as constant growth and reverse mergers.
By completing this course, learners will assess post-merger performance, including P/E ratios, EPS, share pricing, and acquisition costs, while also exploring cross-border mergers and real-world case studies like the IGate–Patni deal. Practical modules focus on building financial models, structuring deal assumptions, analyzing synergies, designing financing mixes, forecasting pro forma results, and applying earn-out models for execution-ready skills.
What makes this course unique is its integration of theory with practical case studies and modeling exercises, enabling learners not only to understand M&A concepts but also to apply valuation techniques and execute merger plans in real-world scenarios.
This module introduces learners to the fundamental principles of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), covering their global significance, different merger types, motives, life cycle, takeover strategies, and the concept of synergy. Through real-world examples and valuation case studies, learners will build a solid foundation in the mechanics and drivers of M&A.
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15个视频4个作业
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15个视频•总计115分钟
Introduction to M&A•7分钟
Examples of M&A•7分钟
Horizontal & Vertical Merger •7分钟
Horizontal & Vertical Merger Continue•5分钟
Conglomerate Mergers•8分钟
Motive of M&A•4分钟
Life Cycle•8分钟
Modes of Payment•8分钟
Dividend Discount Model•10分钟
Hostile Takeover•8分钟
Timliness in M&A•5分钟
Synergy in Basics•11分钟
Case study - Valuation Techniques•12分钟
Case study - Valuation Techniques Continue•8分钟
More on Case study - Valuation Techniques•5分钟
4个作业•总计60分钟
Introduction to M&A•10分钟
Motives, Life Cycle, and Takeover Basics•10分钟
Synergies and Valuation Case Studies•10分钟
Graded-Foundations of Mergers & Acquisitions•30分钟
Core Valuation Approaches
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This module explores core valuation models used in M&A, including key concepts of valuations, free cash flow, terminal value, and comparative analyses. Learners will examine the role of industry-specific factors, financial modeling, and transaction data to assess company value.
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15个视频4个作业
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15个视频•总计104分钟
Key Concepts on Valuations•9分钟
Key Concepts on Valuations Continue•4分钟
Valuation Factors•6分钟
Building Model in TCF Valuation•7分钟
Free Cash From Equity•7分钟
Understanding Terminal Value•7分钟
Estimated Value or Share•8分钟
Comparatative Value Matrix•8分钟
Calculating Free Cash Flow•6分钟
Comparable Company Analysis•7分钟
Average Takeover Premium•6分钟
Average Estimated Stock Value•7分钟
EG on PEG Ratio•9分钟
Comparable Transaction•6分钟
Functioning Numbers in Comparable Transaction•8分钟
4个作业•总计60分钟
Key Concepts and Valuation Factors•10分钟
Free Cash Flow and Terminal Value•10分钟
Comparable Company and Transaction Analysis•10分钟
Graded-Core Valuation Approaches•30分钟
Advanced Valuation Methods
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This module covers advanced valuation methodologies, including break up value, asset-based approaches, earnings value, equity valuation, and constant growth methods. Learners will also explore real-time case studies, reverse mergers, and defensive mechanisms in M&A.
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10个视频4个作业
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10个视频•总计74分钟
Break Up Value Method•7分钟
Average Capitalization Ratio•8分钟
Value Based on Market Assets•10分钟
Earning Value Method•6分钟
Equity Share Capital•7分钟
Networth of Equity•7分钟
Constant Growth Method•6分钟
Real Time Case Study•11分钟
Reverse Merger•7分钟
Concept of Synergy In Totality•6分钟
4个作业•总计60分钟
Break Up and Asset-Based Methods•10分钟
Earning and Equity-Based Methods•10分钟
Case Studies and Reverse Merger•10分钟
Graded-Advanced Valuation Methods•30分钟
Post-Merger Synergies and Analysis
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This module focuses on analyzing post-merger outcomes, including value creation, share pricing, EPS, and P/E ratios. Learners will also study cash vs. stock deals, true acquisition costs, cross-border mergers, and comprehensive merger model mapping through practical cases.
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13个视频4个作业
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13个视频•总计96分钟
Value After Merger•7分钟
Calculating Maximum Share Price•6分钟
Market Value of Shares•7分钟
Cash Deal & Synergy in Earnings•6分钟
Post Merger PE Ratio•6分钟
Stock and Synergy in Value•7分钟
Post Merger Share Price•6分钟
True Cost of Acquisition•8分钟
Post Merger EPS•11分钟
Cross Border Merger•11分钟
Merger Analysis Model Map•6分钟
Target Ownership•8分钟
I Gate Merger Deal•7分钟
4个作业•总计60分钟
Measuring Value Creation in M&A•10分钟
Post-Merger Ratios and Earnings•10分钟
Cross-Border and Deal Analysis•10分钟
Graded-Post-Merger Synergies and Analysis•30分钟
Practical Merger Modeling and Deal Execution
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This module delivers practical insights into merger deal assumptions, financial inputs, synergy analysis, financing mix, pro forma forecasting, and earn-out models. Learners will gain hands-on experience with merger planning, share dynamics, and advanced financial modeling for execution.
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22个视频5个作业
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22个视频•总计164分钟
Merger Deal Assumptions•7分钟
I Gate Financial Statements•8分钟
Percentage of Sales•8分钟
Profit After Tax•8分钟
Gross Profit Margin•6分钟
Input For Merger Analysis•6分钟
Acquirer Target Combinations•8分钟
Drivers and Assumptions•7分钟
Pre Tax Synergies•7分钟
Calculating Equity Data•7分钟
Diluted Earning Per Share•8分钟
Analysis At Various Prices•6分钟
Enterprise Value•7分钟
Target Ownership•8分钟
Impact of Financing Mix•7分钟
Issuing New Debt•7分钟
Amortization of Transaction Fees•10分钟
Pro Forma Numbers•8分钟
Merger Plan - Analysis at Various Prices•10分钟
Share Dynamics•7分钟
Buyers Share Price•6分钟
Earn Out Model•8分钟
5个作业•总计70分钟
Deal Assumptions and Financial Inputs•10分钟
Combinations, Drivers, and Synergies•10分钟
Financing, Pro Forma, and Share Dynamics•10分钟
Advanced Merger Planning•10分钟
Graded-Practical Merger Modeling and Deal Execution•30分钟
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The course structure is excellent, guiding you step by step through due diligence, negotiation, and deal structuring.
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已于 Mar 6, 2026审阅
I really appreciated how clearly the valuation techniques were explained. The financial modeling and deal analysis sections were especially insightful.
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已于 Mar 15, 2026审阅
The instructor explains financial metrics, synergies, and risk assessment in a very practical and engaging way.
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