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In-House Training

M&A for Lawyers

With the pace of mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and real estate transactions picking up considerably worldwide, the role a lawyer plays in structuring the transaction is becoming increasingly important. This course is designed to introduce attorneys to the tenets of deal structuring in today's market.

Schedule

1. M&A Trends - 30 Min.

  • Background
  • Why Merge?
  • Synergy
  • Benefits of M&A

2. M&A Structures and Regulations - 30 Min.

  • Types of Mergers
  • LBO's
  • Selection of Private vs. Public Companies

3. M&A Valuation - 60 Min.

  • Present Value (PV)
  • Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
  • Terminal Value
  • Quick and Dirty Valuation
  • Comparable Multiple Valuation
  • M&A Simulation

4. Integrating the Merger - 60 Min.

  • Problems
  • Integration Plan
  • Financial Implications
  • AOL Time Warner Example

5. Ethical Considerations in Transaction

  • Structuring - 30 Min.
  • Antitrust
  • Employee Benefits
  • Job Elimination