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OBJECTIVESTo demonstrate how to analyze processes of acquisitions, mergers and de-mergers from a financial management perspective, as well as current methods of business valuation. Competences and skills that they will acquire: how to value a business and how to finance acquisitions and mergers.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONFundamentals of the economics and financing of acquisitions. Analysis of the target business. Acquisition finance. Methods of business integration. Mergers, acquisitions and takeovers. Hostile and friendly takeover bids. Defense strategies. Public offerings. Public offerings by subscription. Methods and practices of business valuation.
BIBLIOGRAPHYOPELAND, T., KOLLER, T. y MURRIN, J.: Valuation: Managing the Value of Companies. John Wiley, Nueva York 2001. (3ªed.). DAMODARAN, A.: Investment Valuation. John Wiley. Nueva York 2002. (2ª ed.). GAUGHAN, P.: Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructurings. John Wiley. Nueva York 1999. (2ª ed.). MASCAREÑAS, J.: Fusiones y Adquisiciones de Empresas. Mc Graw Hill. Madrid 2005. (4ª ed.).
METHODOLOGYLectures with student participation. Opportunities for group work and regular review sessions. Tutorials.
EVALUATIONFinal theoretical exam and a practical exam.
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