Course Details

Strategic Alignment: Governance & Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Training Course

INTRODUCTION

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are pivotal strategic events that demand meticulous governance to ensure successful integration and value creation. This Governance & Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Training Course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of M&A transactions, ensuring robust governance throughout the process. Participants will learn to integrate governance considerations into due diligence, post-merger integration, and risk management, maximizing the potential for successful M&A outcomes. This program is designed to empower professionals to lead M&A transactions with strategic foresight and governance excellence.

This comprehensive program is tailored for executives, board members, corporate development professionals, legal counsel, compliance officers, and anyone involved in M&A transactions. Through interactive workshops, case studies, and practical exercises, attendees will develop the ability to conduct effective due diligence, manage integration risks, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. The course emphasizes the importance of aligning M&A strategy with governance principles and fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.

DURATION

5 days

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role of governance in M&A transactions.
• Integrate governance considerations into due diligence processes.
• Develop effective post-merger integration strategies.
• Manage risks associated with M&A transactions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Understand the role of the board in overseeing M&A activities.
• Navigate cultural integration and change management.
• Understand how to implement effective communication strategies throughout the M&A process.

COURSE MODULES

• Governance and the M&A Lifecycle:
• Understanding the strategic rationale for M&A.
• Exploring the different stages of the M&A process.
• Understanding the role of governance in each stage of the transaction.
• The history of M&A governance.
• Due Diligence and Governance Considerations:
• Conducting effective due diligence on target companies.
• Assessing governance structures and compliance programs.
• Identifying potential legal and regulatory risks.
• Understanding how to implement ESG due diligence.
• Post-Merger Integration and Governance:
• Developing integration plans and strategies.
• Aligning governance frameworks and policies.
• Managing cultural integration and change management.
• Understanding how to implement integration metrics.
• Risk Management in M&A Transactions:
• Identifying and assessing risks associated with M&A.
• Developing risk mitigation strategies and action plans.
• Managing financial, operational, and reputational risks.
• Understanding how to implement an M&A risk register.
• Regulatory Compliance and Legal Considerations:
• Understanding relevant M&A regulations and antitrust laws.
• Ensuring compliance with securities laws and disclosure requirements.
• Navigating international M&A regulations.
• Understanding how to handle regulatory approvals.
• Board Oversight and Involvement:
• Understanding the board's role in overseeing M&A activities.
• Ensuring board independence and objectivity.
• Managing conflicts of interest.
• Understanding how to implement board reporting for M&A.
• Cultural Integration and Change Management:
• Understanding the importance of cultural due diligence.
• Developing strategies for cultural integration.
• Managing employee communication and change resistance.
• Understanding how to build a unified culture.
• Communication and Stakeholder Management:
• Developing effective communication strategies for M&A transactions.
• Managing stakeholder expectations and concerns.
• Ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Understanding how to handle internal and external communications.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com