This course focuses on the theory and practice of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), with a focus on the Finance. The Finance of M&A uses tools from different areas of Finance to help managers and investment bankers design successful M&A deals. In particular, we will learn to value and price M&A deals and how 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 spinoffs and asset transfers.
Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions: Designing an M&A Deal
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Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions: Designing an M&A Deal
This course is part of Mergers and Acquisitions Specialization
Instructor: Heitor Almeida
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Evaluate the impact of an M&A deal on financial statements.
Incorporate the effect of large changes in leverage in the cost of capital and stock price.
Determine the optimal financing mix for an M&A deal.
Estimate the impact of an M&A deal on a company’s capital structure.
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Reviewed on Apr 27, 2022
The course covers the hard and soft aspects in detail that are involved in M&A in structured manner. It was amazing learning them, heading for subsequent courses offered in this series.
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Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025
Great teacher. A good course with excellent questions that highlights a key nuance in investment analysis.
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