A practical approach to private company acquisition

Discover how to improve the chances of success

All those embarking on an acquisition strategy.

Acquiring a private company usually represents a significant investment and the success rate is low. Subjective elements can be more important to the ultimate success of the investment than the balance sheet or earnings projections. This course will examine some practical approaches to private company acquisition, to improve the chances of success.

• Insight into the possible pitfalls of acquisition.
• Understanding of the selection process.
• Awareness of key factors in a successful outcome.
• Review of the due diligence process.
• Negotiating strategies.
• Review of private company valuation.
• The skills to structure the deal.
• Understanding of post-acquisition strategies.

Andrew Perkins FCCA, Commercial Director, IDG Limited

• Practical examples of acquisition failures.
• Leadership and followership challenges of an acquisition strategy.
• Due diligence working papers.
• Practical valuation techniques.
• Negotiation options.
• Structured deal shapes.
• Post-acquisition strategies - when the suits go home.

8 CPD hours (where applicable)

This course is run by ACCA UK and endorsed by CIMA as suitable for members and their staff and colleagues.