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As a leading global financial markets educator, we at ZISHI are committed to advancing professional development through practical, industry-aligned training. The digital credential awarded represents an individual’s attendance and active participation in our programme and does not imply successful completion of a regulated qualification.
This one-day experiential workshop offers an introduction to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) for those looking to build foundational knowledge for a career in investment banking, corporate finance or advisory. It combines industry-relevant Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours in a practical, hands-on format.
Participants step into the role of a deal team member working on a simulated transaction. Through a series of guided exercises, they explore the key stages of an M&A deal, including assessing strategic rationale, understanding the basics of company valuation, considering potential synergies, and presenting a recommendation. Working in teams, participants apply core concepts in a realistic but simplified setting, gaining a practical sense of how deals come together and the decisions deal teams face.
With a strong emphasis on applied learning, the workshop helps individuals develop their analytical thinking and the behavioural traits essential for success in today’s corporate finance industry.
Modules
- Introduction to M&A & Deal Rationale
- Valuation Fundamentals
- M&A Deal Simulation & Team Recommendation
Behaviours
Resilience
Accountability
Adaptability
Enthusiasm
Attention to Detail
Honesty
Integrity
- Understand the purpose of mergers and acquisitions and the main strategic rationales behind them.
- Understand the key stages of an M&A transaction and the roles within a deal team.
- Understand the fundamentals of company valuation and how different approaches are used to arrive at a value range.
- Understand the basic concept of synergies and how they can influence the price an acquirer is willing to pay.
- Understand the main risks and challenges that can affect the success of a deal.
- Be able to analyse basic financial information to support an investment case within a simulated transaction.
- Be able to work as part of a team to develop and present a clear, reasoned deal recommendation.
- Understand how teamwork, communication and decision-making under time pressure affect outcomes in a deal environment.