Mergers and Acquisitions

Advanced Theory

Sonia Omar, Jeffrey Hooke, and Ashley B

Week 1 - M&A Finance and The Seller’s Viewpoint Financial accounting, projections, how to finance the deal, and theseller’s viewpoint Week 2 - Case studies and further lessons Explore the seller’s viewpoint through case studies, then explore in more depth first offers, disclosure, hostile takeover defenses and private equity Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is ideal for financial analysts and associates. It is also suitable for directors and managers who have transitioned, or hope to transition, to mergers and acquisitions from other areas, such as equities or fixed income. To get the most from this course you will need a good knowledge of financial analysis and MS Excel.

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Advanced m&a theory with strong cases

According to students, this course provides a solid theoretical foundation in Mergers and Acquisitions, particularly excelling in advanced concepts and strategic insights. Many highlight the excellent case studies as bringing real-world applications to life, and commend the instructor's expertise and clear lectures. While it covers crucial aspects like the seller's viewpoint, private equity, and hostile takeovers, learners consistently note it requires a strong pre-existing finance and even M&A background, with some finding the pace very fast. Some also wished for more practical Excel application, noting it leans heavily on theory.

Instructor's knowledge and clarity are highly regarded.

"The instructor's expertise shines through."

"The lectures were incredibly clear and well-structured."

"I appreciated how the instructor covered a lot of ground and presented the content well."

Case studies effectively link concepts to real-world applications.

"The case studies were excellent for understanding real-world applications."

"The case studies are a highlight, bringing the concepts to life."

"I found the case studies very engaging."

Delivers a comprehensive and advanced theoretical understanding.

"This course provides a very solid theoretical foundation in M&A."

"Very strong on the advanced theory of M&A."

"A well-structured course that delivers on its promise of advanced theory."

Course leans heavily on theory, with less hands-on Excel modeling.

"I was hoping for more practical, step-by-step guidance on valuation models in Excel."

"It felt a bit light on the Excel application, despite being mentioned, which was a minor drawback."

"The actual application felt limited. I felt it leaned heavily on theory."

Requires significant prior finance and M&A knowledge; moves quickly.

"It's quite intensive and requires a good finance background."

"I found it extremely difficult to follow; it jumped into complex topics very quickly."

"Not suitable for someone trying to transition without significant prior M&A specific exposure."

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