Piles of analysis, loads of research, scores of savvy presentations, tonnes of due diligence, dozens of meetings with the client result in those two words which are music to an I-banker’s ears – a Clinched Deal. This is the world of Mergers and Acquisitions wherein you act as investment bankers and get a chance to showcase your superior analytical, negotiation and presentation skills. To establish your supremacy, you need to prove your mettle as the sharpest financial wizard around !!
ROUND 1
Teams have to submit a pitch book within a maximum of 10 slides (.ppt format) pitching Bainstrow PLC to acquire one of the three target firms mentioned in the case which can be downloaded here.The excel workbook used for valuation can also be optionally submitted. The pitch should be based on your understanding of the industry, the firms in question, the valuation methodologies and other related factors mentioned in the case.
Round 2
Six teams would be shortlisted after Round 1 will compete in the on-campus final round where they will conduct further due diligence on valuation, design the final bid structure, negotiate and finalize on a deal price and make an onstage presentation to the judges. Additional data would be provided in this round to the shortlisted teams.
The event is open to all business school students and can have a maximum of three members per team. More details around the submission guidelines, rules and regulations, and the travel reimburesement policy for finalists can be found in the event concept document here.
