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CPE Credits: 35  \nIn-Person: NY Wall Street Campus  \nDuration: 1 Week (Full-time)  \nTeaching Mode: Live Instructor Classes  \nView Program  \nVirtual Live  \nDuration: 3 Weeks (Part-time)  \nTeaching Mode: Live Virtual Sessions  \nView Program  \nSelf-Paced Online  \nDuration: 40 Hours (Learn at your pace) Teaching Mode: Recorded Sessions + Q&A with Faculty  \nView Program  \nExploring M&A Fundamentals  \nTypes of Mergers + Examples:  \nHorizontal Merger  \n• Acquiring a competitor or a business with primarily the same  \nproducts/services (70% of mergers) Examples  \n• Facebook & WhatsApp  \nDiversification Strategy  \n• Acquiring a business different from the acquirer’s current operations  \nExamples  \n• Time Warner & AOL  \n2  \nVertical Merger  \n•Acquiring a supplier or customer  \nExamples  \n•FedEx & Mopac (MultiPack)  \n4  \nPrivate Equity  \n•An investment fund acquiring a business, often funded by high debt  \nExamples  \n• Blackstone Group & Hilton Hotels  \n5  \nChanging Landscape  \n\"In mature M&A markets, big 'concept' deals decrease. Buyers turn to target competitors & 'product line extension' for horizontal consolidation amid rising competition.\"  \nReasons For M&A  \n• Acquisitions are less risky than building from scratch  \n• Acquisitions can partially finance themselves  \nBuy VS  Build  \nBuyer Benefits (Across Many Scenarios)  \n• Increased market power  \n• Elimination of competition  \n• Accelerated growth  \n• Cost reduction  \n• Acquisition of management/technical expertise  \n• Quicker market entry compared to startups  \n• Avoidance of product development risk  \n1. Synergies Cost savings or additional revenue that increases EBITDA & EPS  \n3 Ways M&A Increases  \n3. Financial Arbitrage Private equity firms  \nValue  \nbuy companies & take  \n2. Strategic Deals Combining entities to enhance growth or reduce risk in cash flows; leading to larger EPS, higher valuation multiples, & increased P/E ratios  \nthem public later at a higher value for profit  \nKey Terms/Formulas  \n• Stock Price = D/(k-g) (D = dividends, k = equity rate of return, g = growth rate)  \n• Enterprise Value (Number of common shares * purchase price per share) + Debt Outstanding-Cash & Investments  \n• EBITDA Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, & Amortization  \n• EPS Accretion/Dilution Buyer’s EPS increases (accretion)/decreases (dilution) after an acquisition, respectively  \n Finding the Deal; Acquisition Process   \nAttractive Targets  \nCompanies facing financial distress but with good prospects & limited capital.  \n• Emerging Prospects  \n• Innovative startups with potential  \n• Businesses exploring new markets  \n• Companies with untapped assets  \n• Operational Enhancements  \n• Established br&s with growth potential  \n• Service providers with strong bases  \n• Manufacturers with advanced techniques  \n• Undervalued Potential  \n• Local businesses with regional influence  \n• Real estate ventures with hidden value  \n• Specialized service providers in various fields  \n| \u003Cbr>1 | Acquisition Process Phases\u003Cbr>Pre-Deal Phase Establish acquisition search parameters, search for suitable targets |\n| --- | --- |\n| \u003Cbr>2 | Deal-Making Phase Initiate contact, negotiate with potential targets, conduct due diligence (Financial, Operations, Legal, Culture, IT, Environment) |\n| \u003Cbr>3 | Post-Deal Phase Commence transition, prepare PR campaign to support stock price |\n\nSuccessful Acquisition Characteristics  \nEffective  \nIntegration Robust Post-Merger Plan,  \nUntapped Opportunities  \nStrategically Recognizing Untapped Potential  \nLong-Term ESG  \nPractices  \nSustainable Operations & Regulatory Compliance  \nOptimizing Efficiency  \nStrategic Drive for Cost  \nOptimization  \nHigh EI Negotiation  \nFriendly Approach, Optimal Terms, Balanced Compromises  \nPricing the Deal: Valuation Approaches  \n• Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Incorporating free cash flow & terminal value  \n• Comparable Company Analysis (CCA) Assessing public firms & historical acquisitions  \n• Leveraged Buy","cbCaienNNU2BfIA8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaienNNU2BfIA8","pdf",1335397,"English","# Mergers & Acquisition Mastery Program\n## Program formats and durations\n## Exploring M&A fundamentals\n## Reasons for M&A and buyer benefits\n## Key terms, formulas, and valuation approaches\n## Finding the deal and acquisition process phases\n## Structuring the deal and key documents\n## Free cash flow and deal evaluation\n## Integration best practices\n## Accounting for mergers and acquisitions","[{\"question\":\"What program formats are offered and how long is each?\",\"answer\":\"The program includes an in-person option (1 week, full-time), a virtual live option (3 weeks, part-time), and a self-paced online option (40 hours) with recorded sessions plus Q\\u0026A with faculty.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the main types of mergers covered?\",\"answer\":\"The material covers horizontal mergers, vertical mergers, diversification strategy, and private equity acquisitions, each illustrated with examples.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the program evaluate deals using free cash flow and valuation approaches?\",\"answer\":\"It explains free cash flow (FCF) and how to enhance it, then connects valuation to methods such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Comparable Company Analysis (CCA), and a Leveraged Buyout (LBO) approach.\"}]","Mergers & Acquisition Mastery Program - Part 35 - CPE Credits | PDF",1791923084]