Introduction to Investment Banking - Mergers and Acquisitions (1hr)

In this course we review the basic functions of an investment bank and Mergers and Acquisitions or M&A practitioners within an Investment Banking Division (IBD). The merger of Thomson and Reuters is used as a case study to illustrate the main points.

On completion of this course you will:

• Understand the work of the Mergers & Acquisitions or M&A group within IBD including key terms like Beauty Parade
• Understand the strategic rationales for M&A such as vertical or horizontal integration
• Gain an overall understanding of valuation in M&A using Enterprise Value to EBITDA multiples
• Understand some of the key external factors in public company bids such as the Takeover Panel and the Blue Book and the Competition Commission
• Knowing some of the key bid tactics used in attack and defence
• Understand the career structure of investment bankers and the different roles they play

This course is authored by John Bolitho. John's career spans 20 years in financial services both on the buy side and the sell side of finance, with a general focus on advising, and investing in, technology businesses. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder and has a Diploma in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors.

CPD points = 1

A CPD certificate of completion will be provided by BPP Professional Education Limited upon successful completion of the online course.

Pass Assured Guarantee does not apply for this course.