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The course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the processes involved in the combining of companies and assessing their worth. It introduces them to the basics of mergers and acquisitions including the motivations behind M&A transactions and different types of deals. Students will be able to understand the process of corporate restructuring carried out through inorganic ways by companies. It will explain how M&A act as a powerful strategy for instantaneous growth. Not all deals may be carried out in a friendly manner between the parties. In case of hostile deals, the acquirer and the target company may deploy certain ‘tactics’ to achieve their objectives. The course will explain various types of takeover and defence tactics used in the industry. The course will help understand the legal and regulatory aspects of M&A transactions. Students will also learn how acquisitions are funded, what are the sources of funds and the method of swapping of shares. Valuation of a target company is a critical step in the process of acquisition. It will also help learn various valuation methods including discounted cash flow method and relative valuation method. Overall, a mergers and acquisitions and valuation course will equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the complexities of M&A transactions from strategic planning to valuation.
