M&A Simulation
In this dynamic and engaging simulation, participants take on the role of an M&A Advisory Team for their clients. The simulation helps bring to life the intricacies of M&A transactions and the various factors involved in deal making. The simulation can be run as a standalone activity, or incorporated into a half day or full day programme focusses on areas such as advisory services, corporate finance, and product roles. Click here to learn more.
Engaging M&A training
The goal of the simulation is for teams to work in the best interest of their clients (either a buyer or seller) across the entire M&A process, from initial deal identification and analysis to negotiation. Stepping into the shoes of an M&A Advisory Team, throughout the process, participants need to consider their client’s business and financial situation, as well as the wider sector. They also need to work effectively with advisory teams from other banks to reach ‘win-win agreements’ that create value for both companies.
A tried & tested solution for early careers onboarding
A dynamic M&A simulation that’s perfect for new hires and early careers training. Our simulation will help bring a practical and experiential dimension to an onboarding programme, where participants can explore deal-making by acting as advisors, undertaking valuations, negotiating, and much more.
Delivering targeted learning outcomes…
Our M&A simulation puts participants in the shoes of an M&A Advisory Team and explores…
M&A process
Gain practical experience in the M&A process from both buyer and seller perspectives
Deal negotiation
Develop negotiation and communication skills in the context of M&A deals
Financial modelling
Apply financial modelling techniques for business valuation in M&A scenarios
Market analysis
Analyse potential risks and opportunities associated with M&A transactions
Advisory fees
Understand how different factors influence a bank’s fees
The process
From client allocation to deal negotiation, participants’ experience the M&A process first-hand…
Participants work in teams and are allocated a number of clients from different sectors such as meia, pharmaceuticals, real estate, energy, consumer, technology…
Each team receives information about several potential target companies or acquirers including company background, financial performance, market data (share price history, P/E ratio, market capitalisation), and a valuation based on forecasted financial numbers.
Teams then value their target companies using a financial modelling tool assess the potential risks and opportunities associated with each of the companies under assessment.
Based on the assessment, the M&A Advisor decides on a potential deal value. Teams then engage in simulated negotiations, representing their assigned clients (buyer or seller). The goal is to reach a mutually agreeable deal value that considers both companies current market capitalisation alongside other key financial metrics, and potential synergies created by the merger or acquisition.
Each team present their negotiation strategy and rationale behind their decisions.
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