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Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions: Valuation and Pricing
  • Level Professional
  • المدة 18 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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This course teaches how to value and price M&A deals and to choose the optimal financing mix for an M&A deal. The course focuses on all the major types of M&A deals including strategic M&A, private equity leveraged buyouts (LBOs), and restructuring deals such as spinoffs and asset transfers.

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About the Course

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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3 Videos

  • Course Introduction
  • Meet Professor Almeida
  • Learn on Your Terms

3 Readings

  • Syllabus
  • About the Discussion Forums
  • Online Education at Gies College of Business

1 Quiz

  • Orientation Quiz

About Your Classmates

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Getting to Know Your Classmates
  • Updating Your Profile

Lesson 1.1: Module 1 Introduction

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Module 1 Objectives and Overview

1 Readings

  • Module 1 Overview

Lesson 1.2

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Videos

  • Good Reasons to Engage in M&A Transactions
  • Bad Reasons to Engage in M&A Transactions

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 1.2 Practice Quiz

Lesson 1.3

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Videos

  • Private Equity LBOs and Other Restructuring Tools
  • Friendly vs. Hostile Deals, and M&A Regulation

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 1.3 Practice Quiz

Lesson 1.4

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Videos

  • A Brief History of M&A
  • Does M&A Create Value?

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 1.4 Practice Quiz

Module 1 Review

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Module 1 Review

1 Quiz

  • Overview of M&A Topics and Evidence Quiz

Lesson 2.1: Module 2 Introduction

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Module 2 Objectives and Overview

1 Readings

  • Module 2 Overview

Lesson 2.2

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Videos

  • Forecasting Profits and Investments
  • Free Cash Flows

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 2.2 Practice Quiz

Lesson 2.3

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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3 Videos

  • Using Returns to Measure Risk
  • The Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
  • The Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 2.3 Practice Quiz

Lesson 2.4

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Videos

  • Improving Your Estimate of the Expected Return on Debt
  • Improving Your Estimate of the Expected Return on Equity

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 2.4 Practice Quiz

Lesson 2.5

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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3 Videos

  • Computing Enterprise Value and Stock Prices
  • Using Comparables for Valuation
  • Sensitivity Analysis

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 2.5 Practice Quiz

Module 2 Review

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Module 2 Review

1 Quiz

  • Company Valuation Quiz

Lesson 3.1: Module 3 Introduction

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Module 3 Objectives and Overview

1 Readings

  • Module 3 Overview

Lesson 3.2

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Videos

  • The Role of Target Valuation
  • Private Targets: Valuation Issues

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 3.2 Practice Quiz

Lesson 3.3

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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3 Videos

  • Private Targets: Pricing Issues
  • Transaction Multiples
  • The Role of Acquirer Valuation

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 3.3 Practice Quiz

Module 3 Review

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Module 3 Review

1 Quiz

  • The Role of Target and Acquirer Valuation in M&A Quiz

Lesson 4.1: Module 4 Introduction

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    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Module 4 Objectives and Overview

1 Readings

  • Module 4 Overview

Lesson 4.2

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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4 Videos

  • Synergy Valuation: Management Perspective
  • Synergy Valuation: The Market's View
  • The Chance of Deal Failure and Merger Arbitrage
  • Additional Examples: When Markets and Managers Disagree

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 4.2 Practice Quiz

Lesson 4.3

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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4 Videos

  • Bidder Strategies
  • Target Strategies
  • Do Takeover Defenses Create or Destroy Value?
  • Examples of Hostile Deals

1 Quiz

  • Lesson 4.3 Practice Quiz

Module 4 Review

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Module 4 Review

1 Quiz

  • Synergies and Hostile Takeovers Quiz

Honors Assignment

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Honors Assignment

1 Videos

  • Honors Assignment Details and Sample Solution

1 Readings

  • Honors Assignment Information

Course Conclusion

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    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Videos

  • Course Conclusion

2 Readings

  • Congratulations on completing the course!
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"Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions: Valuation and Pricing" is a professional-level course offered by Coursera in the Business & Management domain. It provides in-depth knowledge on valuing and pricing M&A deals and selecting optimal financing mixes, covering strategic M&A, private equity LBOs, and restructuring deals. The course spans 1080 minutes and is available via a Starter subscription. Ideal for professionals seeking advanced skills in M&A finance.

Heitor Almeida
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Heitor Almeida