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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

If you’re looking to learn how M&A deals are made and how the ideal capital structure for every agreement is determined, then the M&A: Structuring the Deal course is for you. In this programme, you will take a look at the various corporate documents involved in an M&A deal. You will also explore the processing and understand the purpose of the engagement letter.

Moreover, you will also learn about the three legal structures of mergers and acquisitions in the M&A: Structuring the Deal programme. Other topics like the difference between reverse triangular and triangular structures, the difference between an asset and stock purchase, and tax-free deals are also covered in the curriculum.

The M&A: Structuring the Deal certification course will leave you with an understanding of the categories of advanced structuring and accounting rules. Moreover, this four-week training course is a part of the NYIF’s very popular Mergers & Acquisitions Professional Certificate programme. After completion, you will be awarded a certificate, which you can utilise to advance in your career.

The Highlights

  • An intermediate Business & Management course
  • Delivered in English
  • An NYIF offering
  • Self-paced learning approach
  • One-two hours required per week
  • Subtitles in English
  • Four-week training duration
  • Case studies

Programme Offerings

  • An intermediate Business & Management course
  • Four-week training duration
  • One-two hours required per week
  • Delivered in English
  • Subtitles in English
  • Self-paced learning approach
  • Case Studies

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesNew York Institute of Finance, New York
  • You need to pay an M&A: Structuring the Deal course fee to participate in the training programme.

M&A: Structuring the Deal fee structure

Course 

Fees in INR

M&A: Structuring the Deal

Rs. 16,560 


Eligibility Criteria

No hard and fast prerequisites are necessary to enrol in the M&A: Structuring the Deal online training.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Mergers and AcquisitionsKnowledge of Taxation

After finishing the M&A: Structuring the Deal syllabus, you will be proficient in concepts like:

  • Accounting rules and Letter of Intent
  • Tax-free deals
  • Advanced structuring of M&A deals
  • Hope and Earnout certificates and Contingent Considerations
  • Triangular Mergers and tax considerations for different deals

Admission Details

  • https://www.edx.org/course/ma-structuring-the-deal: Use this link to open M&A: Structuring the Deal course webpage.
  • Read the programme details carefully.
  • Sign in to your edX account.
  • If you don’t have an account, create one, or log in using your social credentials.
  • Click the ‘Enroll Now’ button.
  • Next, you will be sent to a payment page. Choose the appropriate transaction option, and provide your residential and personal details.
  • After you have successfully paid the programme fee, you can start learning right away!

Application Details

The M&A: Structuring the Deal training does not ask you to submit any application or registration forms. You can register for this course just by opening an edX account, for which you need to provide your country name, your name, email ID, and create a unique password and username.

The Syllabus

Review and Documents
  • Lesson 1: Review M&A Sale Process
  • Lesson 2: Where Do Legal Agreements Fit In
  • Lesson 3: Corporate Documents
  • Lesson 4: IB Engagement Letter
  • Case Studies

Documents
  • Lesson 1: Confidentiality Agreement (CA): Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
  • Lesson 2: Term Sheet
  • Lesson 3: Letter of Intent
  • Lesson 4: Definitive Agreements

Legal Structures
  • Lesson 1: Merger
  • Lesson 2: Stock Purchase
  • Lesson 3: Asset Purchase
  • Lesson 4: Legal Structures: Advantages & Disadvantages

Triangular Mergers

Tax Considerations
  • Lesson 1: Stock Purchase Deal
  • Lesson 2: Asset Purchase Deal
  • Lesson 3: Stock vs. Assets Purchase

Tax-Free Deal
  • Lesson 1: Tax-Free Reorganizations
  • Lesson 2: Tax-Free Acquisition Structure Alternatives
  • Case Studies

Accounting Notes
  • Lesson 1: Accounting Rules
  • Lesson 2: Letter of Intent - Refresher

Consideration
  • Lesson 1: Earnouts and Hope Certificates
  • Lesson 2: Contingent Considerations

Advanced Structuring
  • Lesson 1: Tax Loss Mergers
  • Lesson 2: Break Up/Sum of Parts/Split Off
  • Lesson 3: LBOs Merger Structure
  • Lesson 4: Roll-ups, Consolidation Pl
  • Lesson 5: Distressed/bankruptcy Structures
  • Lesson 6: Special Purpose Acquisition Corps (SPAC)
  • Lesson 7: Reverse Merger
  • Lesson 8: Private Equity Industry Review

Instructors

New York Institute of Finance, New York Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is the M&A: Structuring the Deal course suitable for beginners?

No, as this is an intermediate course, this course isn’t entirely suitable for beginners. 

2: Which institution has designed this course?

This course is developed by the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF).

3: Are subtitles and transcripts available with the video lectures?

Yes, edX’s video lectures come with English subtitles and transcripts.    

4: How long does the M&A: Structuring the Deal course run for?

The M&A: Structuring the Deal programme is four weeks long.

5: Is this course a part of a professional certificate programme?

Yes, this course is a part of the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Professional Certificate programme.

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