Syllabus

Title
1152 Mergers & Acquisitions: The M&A Process
Instructors
Dr. Clemens Grossmayer, Mag. David Kohl
Contact details
Type
FS
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
09/20/23 to 10/08/23
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Master Programs
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Monday 10/16/23 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM D3.0.222
Monday 10/23/23 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM D3.0.222
Monday 10/30/23 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM D3.0.222
Monday 11/13/23 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM D3.0.222
Monday 11/20/23 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM D3.0.218
Contents

The course will deal with the structure and process of an M&A transaction. In addition to presenting different ways of structuring an M&A transaction, the main focus of the course will be the preparation and practical negotiation of a share purchase agreements. Good knowledge of contract and company law is necessary to be able to follow the course, since the course builds and expands on basic knowledge in those areas.

Learning outcomes

After successfully having completed the course, the students will be able to recognise the essential contract and corporate law issues in a business purchase and will be able to offer solutions. Students also get an overview of the economic interests of sellers and buyers, as well as how to represent those interests in a contract.

Attendance requirements

The students have to attend all four lessons in order to successfully complete the course.  

Teaching/learning method(s)

The students have to prepare for every unit. In the units, on the one hand, questions will be discussed in theory and, on the other hand, different issues will be negotiated in a simulated M&A transaction.

Assessment

The grade is made up of participation in the theoretical discussion of the material (30%), active participation in the negotiation simulation (30%) and a final exam (40%).

Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

Sound knowledge of contract and corporate law; knowing the basics of accounting and company valuation would be very good, but isn't a must.

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Last edited: 2023-06-12



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