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Investment Banking: M&A and Initial Public Offerings

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

This comprehensive course delves into the practical applications of fundamental financial analysis and valuation techniques within the investment banking industry. Participants will gain insight into the processes of M&A, leveraged buyouts, and initial public offerings, equipping them with the skills necessary to understand and execute complex financial transactions.

Throughout the course, individuals will explore various aspects, such as different types of M&A transactions, strategies for financing acquisitions, and the consequences of mergers. Additionally, the course provides a detailed overview of the IPO journey, from advisor selection and prospectus preparation to marketing and pricing the deal.

Designed to cater to a wide range of professionals, this course is particularly beneficial for entrepreneurs, consultants, bankers, investors, analysts, corporate managers, marketers, strategists, and dealmakers seeking to enhance their expertise in M&A and capital markets transactions. The practical knowledge gained from this course can be directly applied to real-world scenarios, offering a valuable asset to anyone involved in financial decision-making and deal execution.

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Investment Banking: M&A and Initial Public Offerings
Course Modules

This course is divided into five modules, covering topics such as M&A transactions, leveraged buyouts, merger consequences analysis, and initial public offerings (IPOs). Participants will gain practical insights into the processes and strategies involved in investment banking and capital markets transactions.

Course Introduction and Module 1: Introduction to Mergers and Acquisitions

This module provides a comprehensive introduction to mergers and acquisitions, covering various types of M&A transactions and projects. Participants will gain insight into the auction process, buyer motivations, acquisition strategies, financing an acquisition, deal structures, and valuation considerations.

Module 2: Leveraged Buyout Analysis

Within this module, participants will gain a thorough understanding of leveraged buyouts, including modeling basics and analysis. The content delves into the intricacies of leveraged buyouts, equipping participants with the skills necessary to comprehend and execute such transactions.

Module 3: Merger Consequences Analysis

This module focuses on merger consequences analysis, specifically examining accretion/dilution and building related models. Participants will gain practical insights into the consequences of mergers and acquisitions, enhancing their ability to analyze and evaluate potential transactions.

Module 4: Overview of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)

Providing an overview of initial public offerings (IPOs), this module covers the broader context, the players involved, reasons to go public, the IPO journey, advisor selection, prospectus and roadshow preparation, marketing and pricing the deal, IPO valuation, and post-IPO considerations.

Course Conclusion

The course concludes with a comprehensive overview of the topics covered, reinforcing the key concepts and insights gained throughout the modules.

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