Mergers & Acquisitions Fundamentals

📘 Module 1: Introduction to Mergers & Acquisitions (45 minutes)

📖 Section 1.1: M&A Overview

• Definition and key objectives of mergers and acquisitions
• Types: horizontal, vertical, conglomerate

📖 Section 1.2: M&A Ecosystem & Stakeholders

• Roles of buyers, sellers, advisors, legal and regulatory bodies
• Recent M&A trends in India and globally

📘 Module 2: Deal Structuring & Due Diligence (60 minutes)

📖 Section 2.1: Deal Types and Considerations

• Asset purchase vs. share purchase
• Slump sale, joint ventures, reverse mergers

📖 Section 2.2: Due Diligence Process

• Legal, financial, operational, HR, and tax due diligence
• Common red flags and risk mitigation

📖 Section 2.3: Confidentiality & Pre-Deal Agreements

• NDAs, term sheets, letters of intent (LOIs)
• Exclusivity and standstill clauses

📘 Module 3: Valuation & Legal Framework (60 minutes)

📖 Section 3.1: Business Valuation Methods

• DCF (Discounted Cash Flow)
• Comparable company analysis, precedent transactions
• Asset-based and market approaches

📖 Section 3.2: Legal & Regulatory Compliance

• Companies Act, SEBI Takeover Code, FEMA, Competition Act
• Role of NCLT and regulatory filings

📖 Section 3.3: Drafting the Definitive Agreement

• SPA/SSA structure, reps and warranties
• Conditions precedent and closing mechanics

📘 Module 4: Post-Merger Integration & Risk Management (75 minutes)

📖 Section 4.1: Integration Planning

• Organizational alignment and culture fit
• Synergy realization and value capture

📖 Section 4.2: Risk Assessment & Dispute Handling

• Deal failure risks, indemnity claims
• Dispute resolution mechanisms (arbitration/litigation)

📖 Section 4.3: Case Studies & Best Practices

• High-profile M&A transactions in India
• Lessons from successful and failed deals

💼 Gain end-to-end M&A knowledge to navigate complex transactions, legal risks, and integration challenges with confidence.