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Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Leveraged Buy Outs (LBOs)

This course will examine the world of M&A, looking at it from all angles – why do it and why do most fail to deliver shareholder value. Will also look Leveraged Buy Outs, their nature and how value creations strategies.

Oct, 2025
9h
Core
Finance
Students

Course Overview

This course explores the world of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) from every angle—examining the strategic reasons behind deals and analyzing why many fail to deliver shareholder value. Learners also dive into Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), uncovering their structure, financing methods, and value creation strategies. By the end, participants will understand the drivers of successful transactions and the pitfalls to avoid in complex deal-making.

Skills you'll gain

Corporate Client Coverage Investment BankingLeveraged Buy Outs Hostile Takeovers Weighted Average Cost of Capital

What you'll learn

  • Understand the theory and concepts around M&A and different types of M&A strategies.
  • Understand the motivations for doing M&A, The nature of hostile takeovers and defenses. 
  • Understand Leveraged Buy Outs as an acquisition mechanism used, in particular, by Private Equity firms. 

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for current bankers seeking to transition into investment banking, newcomers aiming to enhance their skills for career growth, and working professionals looking to make a career shift into the investment banking field.

Prerequisites

This course requires basic computer skills, a good understanding of numbers, and foundational accounting knowledge. These prerequisites ensure learners can effectively analyze financial data, interpret valuations, and understand key investment and M&A concepts.

This course is designed to be accessible, but basic familiarity with the domain will help you get the most out of the advanced modules.

Curriculum

Explore the comprehensive, hands-on curriculum designed to build your expertise step by step.

Meet your instructors

Frank Vein

Frank Vein

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