Overview
Take your financial acumen to the next level by learning how to value an organization for strategic purposes.
Corporate valuations are sought after in a variety of situations, including mergers and acquisitions, business restructurings, shareholder disputes, employee stock or share option plans, and leveraged buyouts.
Examine the various methodologies that financial professionals use to value organizations, addressing questions such as:
- Why is it important to determine the present value of an organization's cash flows in valuation?
- How will different inputs and assumptions affect our valuation?
- How do liquidity and control impact the value of private organizations?
- What are the best methods for dealing with different currencies in cross-border deals?
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Impact
This program will enable you to:
- Learn how to compute a firm’s value by applying the discounted cash flow (DCF) and multiples methods to inform your decision-making
- Understand how to apply a framework that appropriately weighs financial and economic factors that influence a firm’s valuation
- Gain aptitude in comparing different valuation approaches used for M&A, leveraged buyouts, cross-border valuations, and private firms — assessing the potential for creating maximum value in each scenario
This program provides a structured understanding of corporate governance and its principles and processes, encompassing key aspects such as risk management, compensation planning, and strategic direction.
Participant Profile
Mid- to senior-level finance professionals who are involved in strategic planning, risk management, research, or corporate development.
Individual investors and individuals who are making investment decisions on their own behalf or in non-institutional settings.
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