Takeovers, Corporate Restructuring and Governance

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
BAFI 3004
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Course ID
200290
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course provides students with a basis for understanding mergers, acquisitions and corporate restructuring in the framework of strategic planning issues facing managers in all companies, small and large. Topics covered include the strategic rationale for business combinations, both theory and practice; transaction structuring and financing; takeover tactics and defence; valuation and pricing of targets; and other forms of corporate restructuring, including leveraged buyouts (LBOs), divestitures, spin-offs, and bankruptcy reorganisation.

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain the takeover process, including planning, valuation, deal structuring, and takeover tactics; and how they should be employed
  • Apply valuation models, including DCF and comparable company analysis, to value, structure, and negotiate a transaction
  • Describe and evaluate alternative corporate restructuring strategies

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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