Advanced Corporate Finance

Objectives

This course is designed to introduce students to both the theory and application of fundamental valuation in various corporate contexts. The course builds upon and reinforces the theoretical and institutional framework presented in core courses. The course uses a mix of lectures and practical real-life cases

Description / Program

The course will cover and practice valuation-related concepts related to:

• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Restructurings
• Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
• Leverage Buyouts (LBOs)
• Security Issues
• Large-scale investments
• Early-stage finance (venture capital)

Learning Method / Style of Lessons
In class with exercises and case studies

Exam Style
Written exam in examination session

Readings/Textbooks

Arzac, E.R., Valuation for Mergers, Buyouts and Restructuring, John Wiley & Sons, 2^nd edition, 2008.

Weston-Mitchell-Mulherin, Takeovers, Restructuring and Corporate Governance, Pearson-Prentice Hall, 4^th edition, 2004, International edition.

Corporate Finance, plus MyFinanceLab with Pearson eText, Global Edition (Fourth Edition), Pearson 2016, ISBN13: 9781292163031