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The DIFC Academy, in collaboration with IMAA, proudly brings you the International Mergers & Acquisitions Expert (IM&A) programme.

The International Mergers & Acquisitions Expert (IM&A) program dives deep into the entire M&A process-from strategy and valuation to execution and post-merger integration (PMI). Whether managing or advising a merger or acquisition, we will equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to skip the common pitfalls and succeed. After completing the program participants will become charter holding members of the IMAA. This program is also delivered over a series of virtual live sessions providing both structure and flexibility.

Program Description

The International Mergers & Acquisitions Expert (IM&A) program dives deep into the entire M&A process-from strategy and valuation to execution and post-merger integration (PMI). Whether managing or advising a merger or acquisition, we will equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to skip the common pitfalls and succeed. After completing the program participants will become charter holding members of the IMAA. This program is also delivered over a series of virtual live sessions providing both structure and flexibility.

This program is also delivered over a series of virtual live sessions providing both structure and flexibility.

 

Training Dates & Schedule

Online

Rolling intake, start anytime and complete within 12 months

Virtual Live

March 13 - 24

8am - 11:15am PST | 11am - 2:15pm EST | 4pm - 7:15pm CET

June 12 - 23

8am - 11:15am PST | 11am - 2:15pm EST | 4pm - 7:15pm CET

September 11 - 22

10am - 1:15pm PST | 1pm - 4:15pm EST

November 13 - 24

9am - 12:15pm GMT | 10am - 1:15pm CET | 5pm - 8:15pm SGT

 

Topics Covered

Throughout the training the following topics will be covered:

  • ESSENTIALS OF M&A
    • M&A Process (Buy-side)
    • Strategies for M&A
    • Success Factors in Transactions and Post
    • Merger Integration
    • Stakeholder Management
  • DUE DILIGENCE
    • Financial DD
    • Tax DD
    • Legal DD
    • HR DD
    • Other DD Areas and Challenges cross-border M&A
  • VALUATION
    • Deal Financing & Payment Structure
    • Valuation Techniques
    • Deal Design & Structure
    • Private Equity 
  • POST MERGER INTEGRATION (PMI)
    • Integration Governance
    • Synergies
    • Function Integration
    • Change Management & Cultural Issues

 

IMAA FACULTY*

IMAA values not only good teaching but solid M&A experience. This is made clear by IMAA faculty’s unique ability to explain complex theoretical concepts using personal experiences and ‘war stories’ alike. Some of the faculty members you can expect to meet at this training and the experience they bring with them includes:

Prof. Dr. Christopher Kummer

President & CEO IMAA

Rohit Singh, CFA

Private Equity PE Advisor Xeraya Capital

Hermann Ali Hinderer

Partner at Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek

Adrian Waters

Strategy Partner & Faculty Director

*excerpt of members of IMAA’s faculty; subject to change

 

Who Participates

  • Mid-management to senior executives in the C-Suite
  • Directors of public and private companies
  • Heads of strategy and corporate development
  • Advisors
  • Members of chartered accountants’ associations
  • Transactional lawyers
  • Private equity investors

 

What is Included

  • Interactive small virtual classroom setting
  • Taught by leading faculty and industry experts
  • Networking with industry professionals and faculty
  • IM&A Designation upon completion
  • First-year IMAA charter holding membership included
  • 1 year e-Library access
  • Online self-study materials and virtual classroom presentations
  • Sessions are recorded and uploaded to learning platform

 

Program Fees

Online

Online Certificate Fee: USD 3,290

Virtual Live

Virtual Live Regular Fee: USD 4,390

Virtual Live Early Bird Fee: USD 3,790 *Valid until 2 months before the training starts

 

Location

Online

Online learning platform provided by IMAA

Virtual Live

Online virtual classroom access provided by IMAA

 

ONSITE PROGRAMS:

Locations

Program Fees

Regular Fee: USD 5,490

Early Bird Fee: USD 4,890 *valid until 2 months before training starts

 

Register your interest to join here.

 

For more information or to request for an assistance, please  contact [email protected].

International Mergers & Acquisitions Expert (IM&A)
Nov 13, 2023 1:00 PM -To- Nov 24, 2023 5:00 PM

International Mergers & Acquisitions Expert (IM&A)

In association with Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA)

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