This course, aimed at everyone who comes into contact with business valuation, aims to give you comprehensive knowledge and tools for valuing private (unlisted) companies. You will learn different valuation methods, the differences between valuing public and private companies, the importance of the financial statements and how a well-developed business plan creates added value. The course places great emphasis on how companies are valued in practice, as we complement theoretical models with what drives value in real cases.
Format: Hybrid
Language: Swedish
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About the course.
This course, aimed at everyone who comes into contact with business valuation, aims to give you comprehensive knowledge and tools for valuing private (unlisted) companies. You will learn different valuation methods, the differences between valuing public and private companies, the importance of the financial statements and how a well-developed business plan creates added value. The course places great emphasis on how companies are valued in practice, as we complement theoretical models with what drives value in real cases.
What you will learn
What you learn.
That you as a participant gain increased knowledge and understanding of the drivers of value in private companies and why it differs from valuing large public companies. The hope is that you will be able to use this knowledge when you consider buying or selling private companies in the future.
Curriculum
How the course is built.
Introduction to valuing private companies
Differences between valuing public (listed) and private companies
Differences between equity value and enterprise value, and what ultimately drives the price in a company sale
The importance of the financial statements and the business plan for the valuation
How to read and approach a company's financial statements and business plan
How a well-developed business plan can create extra value
Relative valuation: comparing with others
How to value companies by looking at comparable public companies and previous relevant transactions
The most common "multiples" and when each of them is relevant to use
Different cash flow valuation methods and their advantages and disadvantages
Discounted Cash Flow, the DCF method: valuing a company based on the quality of its discounted cash flows
Leveraged Buy-Out, the LBO method: buying out companies using "high" leverage
What creates extra value ahead of a company transaction
We look beyond the theoretical models and, based on real examples, go through what often creates extra value ahead of a transaction
We also discuss how buyers and sellers reason about valuation
Case: we value a company together
We work through a longer "case" in which we value a private company together based on the methods mentioned above.
Target audience
Who is this for?
You who work with M&A, business development, and other senior people involved in company acquisitions and company transfers
Entrepreneurs who want to learn more about valuation
Consultants with an interest in acquisition strategies
What "verified" means here
Verified credential.
When you complete the course, Bonnier Akademi issues your certificate. Your name, the course content and the issue date are encrypted and secured on blockchain, so it cannot be changed, and anyone can check that it is genuine.
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