Mergers & Acquisitions by SkillxPro Edu

Comprehensive learning on the Mergers and Acquisitions Transaction.

What you'll learn

Nuances of each stage of Mergers and Acquisition Transaction

Understanding the role of lawyers during the transaction

Drafting of critical documents involved in the MnA transaction

Negotiation and closing the transaction

Requirements

No prior experience required

Description

The objective of this program is to provide training and practical understanding of managing Mergers & Acquisitions transactions. This course will help participants to improve their practical and commercial understanding and professional skills required in the M&A career.OverviewThe masterclass curriculum includes a detailed understanding of the complete M&A lifecycle - signing of preliminary documents, negotiations and drafting, CP, CS, Closing, post-integration processes from the seller as well as buyer perspectives, etc.Upon completion of this course, participants will have a clear understanding of the critical processes, challenges, and issues faced in each stage of the transaction cycle and provide an explanation on how to analyze and negotiate and close the M&A transactions. A case study discussion included in this program detailing the complete process of M&A investments will provide participants with more practical and relatable knowledge.SkillxProSkillxPro is created with a laser focused mission to reduce the skill gap between the academia and the industry. Our skill development courses are original content and curriculum curated and delivered by Industry experts keeping the industry needs as the key focus. The learners can earn verified skills on our platform to progress in their careers and land the jobs they aspire for.As an organization we consider below our major stakeholders/partners thus our mission statements are: LEARNERS Every action and decision should be made keeping the learner a key stakeholder. INSTRUCTORS Our instructors are the most important partners hence Industry Leaders/Experts with proven mettle shall be chosen as our instructors. RECRUITERS Simplify the recruitment process and create long term value for the recruiters.

Overview

Section 1: Masterclass Info & Instructions

Lecture 1 Masterclass Info

Section 2: Module I | Introduction: Mergers & Acquisitions

Lecture 2 Concept: Mergers & Acquisitions

Lecture 3 Reading - Concept: M&A

Lecture 4 M&A as an Exit Strategy

Lecture 5 Overview: Regulatory Framework

Lecture 6 Transaction Structures: M&A

Lecture 7 M&A in India

Lecture 8 Cross-Border Acquisitions

Lecture 9 Q. Difference between friendly and hostile takeover?

Lecture 10 Q. Key risk associated in a M&A Transaction?

Section 3: Transaction Cycle: Mergers and Acquisitions

Lecture 11 Overview of Mergers and Acquisitions Process and Steps

Lecture 12 Transaction Cycle - Case Study - Facts

Lecture 13 Stage I | Preliminary Documents

Lecture 14 Stage II | Signing of Non-disclosure Agreement

Lecture 15 Stage III | Preliminary Due Diligence and Term Sheet

Lecture 16 Stage IV | Due Diligence

Lecture 17 Case Study – Due Diligence

Lecture 18 Due Diligence in Merger and Acquisition

Lecture 19 Stage V: Documentation

Lecture 20 Stage VI | Fulfillments of Conditions Precedents; Consents and Regulatory Approv

Lecture 21 Stage VII | Transaction Closure

Lecture 22 Signing and closing of Merger and Acquisition

Lecture 23 Q. Are exclusivity agreement time bound?

Lecture 24 Q. Can a Mergers and Acquisitions transaction be terminated/ cancelled post docu

Lecture 25 Q. At what stage does the company seek the regulatory approval during the Merger

Lecture 26 Q. Impact of COVID-19 on Mergers and Acquisitions transaction

Lecture 27 Q. Difference in Mergers and Acquisitions Process when the companies involved ar

Lecture 28 Q. Role of CA / CS in the Mergers and Acquisitions Transaction

Section 4: Documentation in Mergers and Acquisitions

Lecture 29 Overview: Key Documents in a Mergers and Acquisitions Transaction

Lecture 30 Preliminary Documents

Lecture 31 Structure and Drafting of Term Sheet- Acquisition

Lecture 32 Structure and Drafting of Confidentiality Agreement - M&A

Lecture 33 Structure and Drafting of Exclusivity agreement- share purchase transaction

Lecture 34 Main Documents

Lecture 35 Key Clauses of a SPA/SHA – Signing; CPs; Standstill; and Closing

Lecture 36 Key Clauses of a SPA/SHA – Closing and Post-closing Obligations

Lecture 37 Key Clauses of SPA/ SHA – Representation and Warranties

Lecture 38 Key Clauses of SPA/ SHA – Disclosure; and Indemnification

Lecture 39 Key Clauses of SPA/ SSA – Termination; Governing Law and Disputes; and Stamp Dut

Lecture 40 Template: Share Purchase Agreement (SPA)

Lecture 41 Key Clauses of SHA – Governance; and Restrictions on transfer of shares

Lecture 42 Key Clauses of SHA – Exit rights

Lecture 43 Template: Shareholders Agreement: Cross-border

Lecture 44 Q. What are Private Equity Investors?

Lecture 45 Q. Consequences of failure to attain consent from lender or counter party at CP

Lecture 46 Q. Impact of ongoing litigations against shareholders (not target company)

Lecture 47 Q. Verification of Representation and Warranties via Due Diligence

Lecture 48 Q. Remedies available to the buyer in case of misrepresentation by seller (excep

Lecture 49 Q. Relevance of de minimis clause if the basket threshold is not reached?

Lecture 50 Q. Valuation of ROFO/ ROFR

Lecture 51 Q. Factors on which Stamp Duty will depend on in case of SHA

Lawyer,In-house Counsel,Corporate