Corporate Valuation & Mergers crash course, Online MBA, Semester 4:
This subject covers how to value a company using DCF (FCFF and FCFE) and relative methods such as EV/EBITDA, and how valuation applies to mergers,…
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- 3h 8m
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- 45 quiz questions
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This subject covers how to value a company using DCF (FCFF and FCFE) and relative methods such as EV/EBITDA, and how valuation applies to mergers, acquisitions, restructuring and payout decisions. After it, you will be able to compute firm and equity values, work out swap ratios and the EPS impact of buybacks, and explain M&A motives, the SEBI takeover code and restructuring options.
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DCF Valuation: FCFF and FCFE
Module 1, Valuation Methods: DCF (FCFF, FCFE)
Equity Valuation (Part 9) Cash Flow Based Valuation (FCFF & FCFE) | CFA, CA Final AFM, CMA Final SFM· CA Nikhil Jobanputra· 63 min
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Relative Valuation and EV/EBITDA Multiples
Module 1, Valuation Methods: Relative valuation, EV / EBITDA
What is EV EBITDA Ratio | EBITDA Calculation | How Enterprise Multiple is Calculated· 5paisa· 7 min
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Types and Motives of Mergers & Acquisitions
Module 2, Mergers & Acquisitions: Types and motives
What are Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)? Types, Form of integration.· Educationleaves· 6 min
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M&A Valuation and Swap Ratio
Module 2, Mergers & Acquisitions: Valuation in M&A, Swap ratio
CMA Final - Paper 20 | Valuations Of Mergers and Acquisition | CMA Final SPM & BVM· CA CS CMA Nikkhil Gupta· 33 min
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SEBI Takeover Code Explained
Module 2, Mergers & Acquisitions: SEBI takeover code
SEBI (Substantial Acquisiion of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011 |CA CS CMA | CA Arpita Tulsyan· Arpita Tulsyan· 35 min
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Demergers and Leveraged Buyouts
Module 3, Corporate Restructuring: Demergers, Leveraged buyouts
What is Spin off and Split off/ Demerger/ Management/ Paper-2/ BBA / MBA/ NTA UGC NET by Barkha Mam· Management Mantra by Dr Barkha Gupta· 13 min
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Share Buybacks and EPS Impact
Module 3, Corporate Restructuring: Share buybacks
What is Share Buyback? Share Buyback Kya Hota Hai? Simple Explanation in Hindi #TrueInvesting· True Investing Academy· 10 min
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Dividend vs Share Buyback
Module 4, Payout Policy: Dividend vs buyback
What is Share buyback | Reason | Impact | Dividend vs Share Buyback | Hindi· Basic Gyaan· 7 min
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Dividend Signalling Theory
Module 4, Payout Policy: Signalling theory
Dividend Signaling Theory Explained | Financial Management Made Clear· Understand Finance with Dr. Dicle· 14 min
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Assignment
Valuing, Acquiring and Restructuring a Listed Company: A Numerical Case
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Corporate Valuation & Mergers: common questions
This subject covers how to value a company using DCF (FCFF and FCFE) and relative methods such as EV/EBITDA, and how valuation applies to mergers, acquisitions, restructuring and payout decisions. After it, you will be able to compute firm and equity values, work out swap ratios and the EPS impact of buybacks, and explain M&A motives, the SEBI takeover code and restructuring options. It's the Corporate Valuation & Mergers subject of Online MBA, Semester 4, in 9 lessons: DCF Valuation: FCFF and FCFE; Relative Valuation and EV/EBITDA Multiples; Types and Motives of Mergers & Acquisitions; M&A Valuation and Swap Ratio; SEBI Takeover Code Explained; Demergers and Leveraged Buyouts; Share Buybacks and EPS Impact; Dividend vs Share Buyback; Dividend Signalling Theory.
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About 3h 8m of video across 9 lessons, plus time for notes and quizzes. Go at your own pace; your place is saved.
Yes: “Valuing, Acquiring and Restructuring a Listed Company: A Numerical Case”. It comes after the last lesson, with a brief, clear tasks and how the work is judged.
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No. It's a crash course to help you understand and revise the subject quickly. Use it alongside your official study material and assignments.