FIN660 Advanced Financial Strategies
Week 1 Assignment
Overview of Mergers and Acquisitions
Review Table 1-1 in the textbook and Figure 1-2 in the lecture.
In a 750-1,000 word paper, identify the type of corporate restructuring that fits with common theories of what are assumed to be causes of mergers and acquisitions.
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FIN660 Advanced Financial Strategies
Week 2 Assignment
Planning M&A Activity Essay
Read the assigned article “What Should You Expect From a Merger Advisor?”
In a 750-1,000-word essay compare and contrast advisor characteristics important to a firm that is seeking a target to acquire versus advisor characteristics important to a firm that is an acquisition target. Present specific details from the reading and critically elaborate and defend your points using personal experience.
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FIN660 Advanced Financial Strategies
Week 3 Assignment
Case Response Assignment
Review the Chapter 5 Case Study: “Goggle’s Foray into ‘Device Makers’ in Its Search for the Next Big Thing” and the Chapter 6 Case Study: “Has Proctor & Gamble Fully Recovered From Its 2005 Acquisition of Gillette?” in the textbook and respond to the questions related to each case.
After responding to the case study questions, provide a 500-word argument as to which lesson learned was the most important in the reading. Justify your answer using specific points from both cases.
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FIN660 Advanced Financial Strategies
Week 4 Assignment
Practice Problems and Analysis
Read the assigned article, “Are You Paying Too Much for That Acquisition?” by Eccles, Lanes, and Wilson, from Harvard Business Review (1999).
In the textbook, complete the following problems.
Problem 7.11 (Show calculations for a, b, and c.)
Problem 7.12 (Show calculations for a and b.)
Using information from “Are You Paying Too Much for That Acquisition?” address the following with a minimum of 500 words.
List and describe the components used to calculate synergy value.
Critically evaluate which component is most underestimated. Explain your answer.
Using the attached spreadsheet “Excel-Based M&A Valuation and Structuring Model,” open the worksheet labeled BP APP B2 and study the Net Sales Growth Rate for 2002-2005. Next, open the worksheet labeled BP APP B1 and study the 2006-2010 Net Sales Growth Forecasts. Lastly, reference “Are You Paying Too Much for That Acquisition?” to identify the basis or rationale for justifying the 2006-2010 forecasts.
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FIN660 Advanced Financial Strategies
Week 5 Assignment
Paper and Case Study Analysis
Read the Chapter 10 Case Study: “Shell Game: STK Steakhouse Chain Goes Public Through a Reverse Merger” in the textbook.
In 500-750 words, distinguish the differences between the terms fair market value and fair value. Provide examples real world references of each term to substantiate your understanding of the concepts. Also, develop a table that summarizes the strengths and weaknesses of the four approaches to the valuation of private equity.
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FIN660 Advanced Financial Strategies
Week 6 Assignment
Case Study Analysis
Read the Chapter 11 Case: “T-Mobile and Metropcs Complete a Multibillion Dollar Merger” and the Chapter 12 Case: “Softbank Places a Big Bet on the U.S. Telecom Market” from the textbook.
In a minimum of 500 words, reference the cases and the findings in the assigned article, “Corporate Financing Decisions When Investors Take The Path of Least Resistance,” with regards to stock-for-stock mergers. Provide an explanation of how their data compare with concepts presented in the textbook reading. Provide specific examples to support your statement.
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FIN660 Advanced Financial Strategies
Week 7 Assignment
Case Study Assignment
Read the Chapter 13 Case: “Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Buy American Food Icon Heinz” and the Chapter 14 Case: “Thermo Fisher Acquires Life Technologies” from the textbook and respond to the questions related to each case using a minimum of 750 words.
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FIN660 Advanced Financial Strategies
Week 8 Assignment
Case Study Assignment
Read the Chapter 16 Case: “The Anatomy of a Spin-Off – Northrop Grumman Exits the Shipbuilding Business” and the Chapter 18 Case: “Ireland-Based Drug Maker Actavis Buys U.S. Pharmaceuticals Firm Forest Labs” in the textbook and respond to the questions related to each case using a minimum of 750 words.
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