Corp Finance #17 Merger, Acquisition & Foreign Currency

Master Mergers & Acquisitions and Foreign Currency with Practical Excel Skills

This comprehensive course dives into the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and foreign currency management, equipping you with the practical skills to analyze and navigate complex financial scenarios. You'll learn through a blend of clear explanations and hands-on practice, utilizing real-world example problems presented in both presentation format and downloadable Excel worksheets.

What You'll Learn:

• Mergers & Acquisitions Fundamentals: Understand the core concepts of mergers and acquisitions, including various structural approaches. We'll explore different types of deals, such as cash acquisitions and stock for stock acquisitions.
• Business Combination Methods: Gain expertise in various business combination methods, including the intricacies of a tender offer.
• Tax Implications of Acquisitions: Discover the tax implications associated with acquisitions, including strategies for utilizing tax loss carryovers to optimize financial outcomes.
• Impact on Earnings Per Share (EPS): Learn to accurately calculate the impact of a merger on earnings per share, a critical metric for investors.
• Foreign Currency Exchange Rates: Develop a strong understanding of foreign currency exchange rates and how they affect international business.
• Foreign Currency Transactions: Master the calculation of purchases and sales involving foreign currency.
• Forward Contracts for Risk Management: Learn how to effectively use forward contracts as a hedge to mitigate foreign currency risk and protect your bottom line. We'll cover both the calculation and application of forward contracts.
• Forward Contracts for Speculation: Explore the use of forward contracts for speculative purposes.

Practical Excel Application:

Each lesson includes a downloadable Excel workbook with at least two tabs. One tab provides the answer key, while the second contains a preformatted worksheet designed for step-by-step completion. Paired with instructional videos, this ensures a clear and effective learning experience. You'll gain proficiency in using Excel to analyze and solve real-world M&A and foreign currency problems.