Comparable Transaction Analysis

Course Overview

Estimated Training Hours: 60 Hours

Mode - Online

To be completed within 60 Hours

Transaction comparables or "M&A comps" analysis is a variant of comparables valuation. Transaction Comps is a valuation tool to look at the historical precedent transactions in a specific sector. Value of the firm is derived by assessing the value of comparable companies historically acquired. Here, you will learn how to select comparable deals and build dynamic transaction comps models in Excel. Not only this, you will also be getting reusable, modifiable Transactions Comp Excel templates, real case studies and an insight to industry best practices.

This course will guide you through the mechanics of the valuation process with simple and easy to understand steps. It will give you an overview of Precedent Transaction Comps. It will help you understand how the transaction comps operate.

Once you enroll in this course you will get free support from our highly skilled and experienced trainers. After successful completion of this course, you will gain good knowledge which will help you move ahead in your career.

The course work involves the following:

Reading Material
Video Tutorials
Understanding the relevance of Transaction Comparables
Live Chat Support to resolve queries and clear the doubts on a real time basis
Interactive Check Your Understanding (CYU) questions
Home Work (comprising of assignments and submission of projects which will be evaluated by experts through an e-mail correspondence)
Final Assessment
Test and Certification (are optional depending on individual need of the learner)

Course Goals and Objectives

Here you will learn how corporations are valued and the major analytical tools that are used. You will go beyond academic theory to real-world methods as used by professionals; includes a crucial primer to Corporate Finance and its non-theoretical application. Apply learning objectives and goals immediately by analyzing various concepts.

Topics covered include

Overview of Valuation Modeling
Understanding the relevance of Transaction Comparables
Choosing appropriate deals
Understanding the strategic rationale behind Mergers and Acquisitions
Explaining the control premium paid
Describing the synergies
Calculating the Equity Value and the Enterprise Value (EV)
Calculating the normalized earnings
Calculating the Last Twelve Months (LTM) and Calendarized Financials
Adjusting the EV
Stating the best practices to avoid errors
Video Tutorials on Precedent transactions
Assignments on Transactions

Hands on experience

Interactive CYUs, home assignments, project submission, project evaluation done by industry experts and feedback shared accordingly.

Prerequisites:

(What level of Knowledge you should have)

Knowledge of Accounting & Financial Statements Integration
Basic to Moderate understanding of Excel worksheets
Laptop/Desktop with Windows applications (Excel and PowerPoint)

Package Cost

INR 6,250*with 3 months validity **

*(Cost including all taxes)

**Offer valid for a limited period only

What you will get:

Industry recognised certificate
Fast track your career in Capital Markets

*Completing this course does not guarantee a job or internship with Acuity Knowledge Partners.