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Learn how companies transform their structure, improve performance, and create value through corporate restructuring and financial strategy. Master key restructuring techniques and valuation methods used in real-world business decisions. This course provides a practical introduction to corporate restructuring, covering strategies such as mergers and acquisitions, demergers, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and slump sales. You will understand why companies restructure and how financial distress, competition, and growth opportunities drive these decisions. You will also learn essential valuation techniques, including Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and Free Cash Flow (FCF), using structured and spreadsheet-based approaches to evaluate restructuring opportunities. The course goes beyond theory by incorporating real-world case studies from global companies like Reliance Industries, Philips, and Sony, helping you connect strategic decisions with financial outcomes. By the end of the course, you will be able to analyze restructuring strategies, apply valuation methods, and interpret corporate transformation decisions with confidence—building strong skills for careers in corporate finance, consulting, and business strategy.

Syllabus

Foundations of Corporate Restructuring

This module introduces the fundamental concepts of corporate restructuring and explores the strategic and financial circumstances that drive organizations to reorganize their operations. Learners examine the historical context of business strategy, the need and scope of restructuring, financial distress situations, and the core motives and principles guiding restructuring decisions. By understanding these foundations, learners develop a strong conceptual base for analyzing corporate restructuring strategies used in modern organizations.

Corporate Restructuring Strategies and Techniques

This module examines the major strategies and mechanisms used in corporate restructuring. Learners explore different restructuring activities such as mergers, acquisitions, demergers, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and slump sales. The module also introduces financial valuation techniques, including Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and Free Cash Flow (FCF) analysis using spreadsheet tools, to assess restructuring opportunities and support data-driven decision-making.

Real-World Corporate Restructuring Case Studies

This module focuses on the practical application of corporate restructuring concepts through detailed case studies of major global organizations. Learners examine how companies such as Reliance Industries, Philips, and Sony implemented restructuring strategies to improve efficiency, competitiveness, and financial performance. The module concludes with an in-depth analysis that integrates strategic, operational, and financial perspectives for evaluating real-world restructuring outcomes.