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Corporate Valuation and M&A Financial Analysis

Valuation is central to investment, acquisition, divestment and capital-raising decisions. This course provides a practical grounding in corporate valuation methods, including discounted cash flow, comparable company and precedent transaction analysis, and their application in mergers and acquisitions. Participants build valuation models, analyse synergies, assess deal structures and interpret valuation results critically.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Overpaying for acquisitions is one of the most common ways companies destroy value. This course helps you build and challenge valuations with confidence and contribute to better deal decisions.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course is practical and model-based, with spreadsheet valuation exercises, real transaction case studies, synergy workshops and group presentations.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the main valuation approaches and when to use them
  • Build a discounted cash flow valuation model
  • Apply comparable company and precedent transaction analysis
  • Estimate cost of capital and terminal value
  • Analyse synergies and their impact on deal value
  • Evaluate deal structures, financing and accretion or dilution
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Corporate finance and M&A professionals
  • Financial analysts and investment professionals
  • CFOs and finance managers
  • Strategy and business development professionals
  • Bankers and advisers
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • DCF modelling
  • Relative valuation
  • Cost of capital estimation
  • Synergy analysis
  • Deal structuring
  • Valuation judgement
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Valuation Foundations

  1. 09:00–09:54Value versus price
  2. 09:54–10:48Overview of valuation approaches
  3. 10:48–11:00Financial statement analysis for valuation
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Financial statement analysis for valuation (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Normalising earnings
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Preparing historical data

Day 2Discounted Cash Flow Valuation

  1. 09:00–09:54Forecasting free cash flow
  2. 09:54–10:48Cost of capital and WACC
  3. 10:48–11:00Terminal value methods
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Terminal value methods (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Sensitivity analysis
  7. 13:06–14:00Lab: Building a DCF model

Day 3Relative Valuation

  1. 09:00–09:54Comparable company analysis
  2. 09:54–10:48Precedent transactions
  3. 10:48–11:00Choosing and adjusting multiples
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Choosing and adjusting multiples (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Reconciling valuation results
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Trading comparables

Day 4M&A Analysis

  1. 09:00–09:54Deal process and due diligence
  2. 09:54–10:48Synergy identification and valuation
  3. 10:48–11:00Control premiums
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Control premiums (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Accretion and dilution analysis
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: Evaluating an acquisition

Day 5Deal Structuring and Decisions

  1. 09:00–09:54Cash, shares and earn-outs
  2. 09:54–10:48Financing structures
  3. 10:48–11:00Valuation pitfalls and biases
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Valuation pitfalls and biases (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Presenting valuation conclusions
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Acquisition valuation and recommendation

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Vienna 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
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Online Live virtual classroom 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
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Istanbul 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
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Online Live virtual classroom 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
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Amsterdam 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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Singapore 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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London 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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Dubai 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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Frankfurt 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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Cape Town 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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Kuala Lumpur 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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Paris 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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Istanbul 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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Amsterdam 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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Barcelona 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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Singapore 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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London 3 May - 7 May 2027
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Dubai 17 May - 21 May 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 17 May - 21 May 2027
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Frankfurt 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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Cape Town 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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Kuala Lumpur 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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Paris 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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Istanbul 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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Amsterdam 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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Singapore 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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Rome 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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London 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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Dubai 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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Frankfurt 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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Rome 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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Kuala Lumpur 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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Paris 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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Istanbul 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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Amsterdam 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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Singapore 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

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