Section B
Fundamentals of the deal
This section provides the grounding for Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). In it you will cover the basic structure and flow ‘shape’ that M&A transactions follow. Additionally, the three key elements in the successful M&A pyramid will be explored. Within each of these are areas which need to be managed to achieve successful M&A.
Irrespective of the size, structure and geography of a deal these characteristics are universal. The activities and challenges that are presented are universal to all deals, even though a given industry may give them an industry-specific name.