Mergers and Acquisitions

The course aims at providing participants general knowledge on M&As from a corporate finance perspective. After successful completion of the course, the course participants will have a solid understanding of the most fundamental issues and concepts in the M&A field. Without being exhaustive, the following topics will be covered during the course: wealth effects associated with M&As, motivations of companies to enter the M&A market, role and value added of investment banks in the takeover process, choice of the sale process, business valuation, merger arbitrage, role of CEOs in large transactions, and further issues related to regulation and social utility associated with the existence of an active M&A market.

Students are expected to take a very active role in their learning. The course relies on interactive lessons, and includes transmitting problem‐centered information, collaborative learning in small groups, case studies, and testimony from practitioners.

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Students are expected to take a very active role in their learning. The course relies on interactive lessons, and includes transmitting problem‐centered information, collaborative learning in small groups, case studies, and testimony from practitioners.