BUS 581 Acquisition and Divestment
The course covers the theory and practice of strategic acquisitions and divestments. In addition, it discusses structure of Leverage Buy Out (LBO) and the role top management plays in the process. Furthermore, the course utilizes financial analysis techniques applied in the economic evaluation of consolidation, merger, liquidation, and reorganization. It reviews the transaction needed to complete an acquisition and gives defensive mechanisms used by management to deter a raider. Case studies and business reports are utilized.