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M&A Modeling

Build a real merger model – analyze if a deal creates or destroys value.

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“Great to take after M&A fundamentals. Will prepare you well, especially if you are interested in BB IB.”
Myles O
Hours of lessons 7+
Lessons
14
Level Advanced
Practice questions
10
Sample lessons
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Curriculum Financeable vs Competitors FAQ
12 Min
Section 01. Intro to M&A
M&A Basics
Types of M&A
Typical M&A Rationale
Burn it In! + Test Your Skills!
29 Min
Section 02. The M&A Modeling Endgame
Course + Case Intro
M&A In Real Life
M&A Modeling Endgame + Pro Forma
M&A Filings
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30 Min
Section 03. Historical & Projected Financials
Intro: M&A Financials
AMD + Xilinx Financials
Time for Excel: Financials
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90 Min
Section 04. Valuation
Valuation: Price Per Share, Share Count Mechanics & Convertibles
Time for Excel: Diluted Shares
Valuation Mechanics
Time for Excel: Valuation Summary
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56 Min
Section 05. Assumptions +​ Sources & Uses
M&A Consideration Mechanics
M&A S&U: Equity
M&A S&U: Debt, Fees & Cash Needed
Time for Excel: Sources & Uses
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32 Min
Section 06. Pro Forma Balance Sheet
Goodwill Basics
Time for Excel: Pro Forma Balance Sheet
Quick Question
Time for Excel: PF Leverage + Valuation
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10 Min
Section 07. Synergies + Taxes
Intro: Pro Synergies + Taxes
Synergy Fundamentals
Income Taxes
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60 Min
Section 08. Accretion/Dilution
Accretion/Dilution Check-In
Simplifying Accretion/Dilution
Time for Excel: Accretion/Dilution
Advanced Topics
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60 Min
Section 09. Advanced Purchase Price Allocation
Stock Deals vs Asset Deals
Getting to Goodwill
Tax Dynamics
Time for Excel: PPA Impacts
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6 Min
Section 10. GAAP EPS vs Cash EPS
Intro: GAAP EPS vs Cash EPS
Time for Excel: Intro: GAAP EPS vs Cash EPS
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12 Min
Section 11. Contribution Analysis
Intro: Contribution Analysis
Time for Excel: Contribution Analysis
Contribution Analysis: AMD/Xilinx
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11 Min
Section 12. Calendarization
Intro: Calendarization
How to Calendarize
Time for Excel: Calendarization
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Section 13. Wrap-Up
Wrap-Up
How are you feeling? – End of Course
5 Min
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Master the M&A modeling process with insights from an industry pro with IB, PE, and HF experience. Gain a deep understanding of the real-life context and decision-making involved in building models on the job.
Headache inducing walkthrough of merger model buildsthat has been the same since the late 1990’s.
Learn to distill the entire merger model into a simple framework in under 10 minutes, enabling you to practically work through a full merger model in your head without Excel.
Focus on the full model build only with limited explanation of how to bridge from the big model to a simple model.
How does this help me on the desk in Investment Banking?
Unlike with other courses, you will not only build learn how to build Merger Models, but you’ll also understand the real-life context surrounding a deal. Our founder, Mike Kimpel, who has been on both the Sell Side and Buy Side of M&A transactions, leads the course and can share an unmatched perspective that will bring clarity to the entire process from front to back.
Is prior experience required?
We recommend that you have a basic understanding of Accounting Fundamentals, Excel, Financial Modeling and know how to Navigate Filings.
Is this a must for Investment Banking Interviews?
If you want to maximize your knowledge of M&A math, this course will definitely help. With that said, we strongly recommend students have a solid base of foundational concepts before diving in.

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