M&A

M&A Simulation

Students manage an acquisition by assuming the roles of a buyer and a seller

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Simulation Overview

The Mergers and Acquisitions Simulation is a highly realistic simulation crafted by investment bankers. It accurately replicates real-life discussions between buyers and sellers in an acquisition.

Students navigate the intricacies of deal-making, from analysis to closing. They engage in due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and structuring terms to align with strategic objectives and financial considerations.

This multiplayer simulation emphasizes critical thinking, negotiation skills, and strategic alignment. Participants are evaluated based on their ability to secure a deal that meets their party's strategic and financial goals.

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M&A key features

Key Features

Duration

1 to 2 hours

Ideal for

BSc, MSc and MBA

Pre-requisites

No prior knowledge required

Approach

Adaptive learning by doing in a competitive team setting

Grading

Simulator provides assessment data to grade students

Instructions

Explained by videos, case studies, pop-up windows

Real-time feedback and scores

Provided by simulator

Facilitator

Simulator runs by itself (coaching is optional)

Clocks, rules and validation

Managed by the simulator

Location

Online, in-classroom or hybrid

Pricing

Per participant, valid for 50+ students

CurrencyDIYPrimedGuidedFacilitated
USDUSD 19USD 33USD 46USD 59
EUREUR 17EUR 29EUR 39EUR 53
GBPGBP 15GBP 25GBP 35GBP 45

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Creators of the M&A Simulation

The following industry professionals were involved from the beginning in the inception, creation, development, testing, and optimization of the simulation.

Andrey Simonov

Seasoned finance experience, UBS, Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank, Andrey Simonov.

Gerhard Kling

Former Corporate Finance Practice Specialist, McKinsey, Gerhard Kling.

Aatmay Upponi

Ex Finance Director, Precomp Tools, Aatmay Upponi.

Fatemeh Hosseini

Assistant Corporate Finance professor, Fatemeh Hosseini.

Bharat Venugopal

Senior M&A Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley, Bharat Venugopal.

Facilitator Resources

Concepts

  • M&A Strategic Rationale (Synergies, Diversification, Growth, etc.)
  • Valuation
  • Deal Financing Options (e.g. cash vs stock)
  • Due Diligence in M&A
  • Negotiation Strategies in M&A

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the strategic motives behind M&A transactions.
  • Apply basic valuation methods and understand how subjective they are.
  • Assess the financial and operational impacts of M&A.
  • Conduct due diligence to uncover potential risks and validate assumptions.
  • Develop negotiation tactics and strategies to maximize value in an M&A deal.
  • Understand the importance of deal structuring in achieving favorable outcomes.
  • Develop skills in managing deal negotiations.
  • Identify and addressing potential deal breakers and resolving conflicts during negotiations.
  • Learn effective communication techniques to convey deal terms and negotiate with counterparties.

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Join this 20-minute webinar, followed by a Q&A session, to immerse yourself in the simulation.