Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Explained | M&A Process, Valuation & Deal Structure

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) involve much more than buying and selling companies. Understanding how M&A deals work requires knowing why transactions happen, how they are structured and financed, and how buyers evaluate whether a deal creates value. In this course module, you’ll learn the fundamentals of the M&A process, including the benefits and risks of acquisitions, strategic versus financial buyers, and the different types of mergers and takeovers. You’ll also explore how valuation fits into an M&A transaction and the key factors buyers consider when evaluating a potential deal. The course then looks at deal financing, including the use of cash, debt, and shares to fund an acquisition. You’ll see how financing decisions affect both the target and acquiring company and learn how to calculate EPS accretion and dilution to evaluate the financial impact of a transaction. By the end, you’ll have a stronger understanding of how M&A transactions move from initial strategy through deal structure, financing, valuation, and analysis. This course is relevant for aspiring investment banking, private equity, and corporate development professionals, as well as anyone looking to strengthen their understanding of mergers and acquisitions. Continue learning with CFI’s Introduction to Mergers & Acquisitions course: https://cfi.to/usPfc Subscribe to CFI for more practical lessons on M&A, investment banking, financial modeling, valuation, and corporate finance. #MergersAndAcquisitions #InvestmentBanking #CorporateFinance