Part 1: Raising Private Equity
The process of raising capital from institutional sources requires that advisors properly match the appropriate sources of capital to the current and prospective needs of their client and know how to negotiate the various terms and conditions that each type of investor will demand.  Additionally, given that a company is likely to undergo several rounds of financing, each round must be structured and negotiated in a manner that will prevent complications during later rounds.  This session explores the requirements of raising equity capital and subordinated debt financing at different stages and discusses how to negotiate the most critical aspects of each type of financing.

After completing this course, attendees will be able to:

• Identify the most suitable funding sources and strategies available to middle market business
• Compare and contrast the characteristics of equity capital and subordinated debt financings and discuss their appropriateness
• Identify the key terms and conditions contained in term sheets associated with each type of financing and know how to negotiate them

Part 2: Engineering an Exit
The acquisition of a company or a division sometimes requires substantial leverage to make the transaction possible.  But leverage is a double-edge sword.  On one hand it can potentially increase return on equity, but, on the other, it can lead a company to bankruptcy.  This session provides an overview of leveraged buyouts and the different modalities available to implement them.  Also, it explores the ideal characteristics of candidates for these types of transactions and illustrates some of the leverage techniques through case studies.

After completing this course, attendees will be able to:

• Identify the characteristics of the best candidates for a leveraged buyout
• Distinguish among the different types of leveraged buyouts such as management buyouts, recapitalizations and employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs)
• Recognize the different steps in the leveraged buyout process and identify the potential obstacles in engineering a leveraged transaction

Part 1: Deal Structuring
How an M&A transaction is structured determines how likely it is that the deal will be completed and whether or not the parties will ultimately achieve their stated objectives.  In this session, attendees will explore in detail the components, strategies and consequences of tax and financial structuring in M&A transactions.  Issues such as purchase price, forms of consideration, and price allocation are also discussed and analyzed to provide a comprehensive view of how M&A deals come together.

After completing this course, attendees will be able to:

• Identify the four main components of the purchase price package
• Compare and contrast the strategic issues associated with stock and assets transactions from the point of view of buyers and sellers
• Articulate the potential implications of the various forms of tax and financial structuring in M&A transactions

Part 2: Key M&A Documents
This session presents an in-depth view of the main elements, intended use, and negotiation strategies associated with the key documents in an M&A transaction.  Documents to be discussed include the Non-Disclosure Agreement, Financial Services Agreement, Confidential Information Memorandum, Letter of Intent, and Definitive Purchase Agreement.

After completing this course, attendees will be able to:

• Define the key elements in each of the main M&A documents
• Recommend appropriate negotiation strategies for the main clauses
• Compare and contrast buyer-friendly v. seller-friendly variations in each of the main M&A documents

Part 1: Restructurings and Turnarounds
A company experiencing financial distress goes through distinct stages, each one requiring a specific action plan to turn the situation around and restore normal operations.  This session explores the different stages of company distress, their probable causes, and alternative actions to deal with each situation.  Also, it provides attendees with the steps involved in planning a restructuring engagement and the strategies used in implementing a crisis stabilization and turnaround program.

After completing this course, attendees will be able to:

• Identify the different stages of financial distress in a company, diagnose probable causes, and recommend a course of action
• Evaluate the financial health of clients’ businesses and recommend operating plans leading to the stabilization and improvement of their liquidity and financial condition
• Recommend appropriate actions to implement a crisis stabilization and funding program as well as a turnaround plan

Part 2: Post-Merger Integration
Many M&A transactions that initially show substantial synergies end up producing disappointing results due to poor integration planning.  This session provides attendees with an overview of the integration process, the risks involved, and how to plan the integration process.  In addition, it explores some of the best practices in this area to ensure the proper execution of an integration plan that will promote growth and increase certainty in the realization of synergies.

After completing this course, attendees will be able to:

• Identify the main elements of a post-merger integration plan
• Assess potential integration risks to uncover potential problems and opportunities in M&A acquisitions
• Assist clients with the formulation of integration plans for acquired companies aimed at minimizing value erosion and improving value realization
• Identify the critical success factors in designing and implementing post-merger integration plans

This workshop is appropriate for seasoned professionals within organizations as well as others with specialized knowledge in a subject area: CPAs, merger and acquisition consultants, investment and financial analysts, investment bankers, financial officers, CEOs, and CFOs.

The Advanced Mergers and Acquisitions Workshop is developed and taught by Enrique C. Brito, MBA, CFA, AVA, CM&AA, CMAP.

2013 Dates	Location	Early Registration Discounts and Deadlines
		10%	5%
June 4–6	Washington, DC	Expired	Expired
September 24–26	Boston, MA	7/31	8/31
November 21–23	Ft. Lauderdale, FL	9/30	10/31

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2013 Pricing (Before Early Registration Discount)	Non-Member	Member
Three-day Workshop	$1,950	$1,755
Individual Days	$650	$585

 

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Delivery Method	Group-Live
Program Level	Advanced
Advanced Preparation	None
Prerequisites	Good knowledge of topic and experience in the field. Advanced level programs are often appropriate for seasoned professionals within organizations; however, they may also be beneficial for other professionals with specialized knowledge in a subject area.
Fields of Study	Business Management and Organization	4
	Finance	9
	Management Advisory Services	2
	Specialized Knowledge and Applications	9
Total CPE Hours		24

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