In The News
In The News
The Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances is a not-for-profit think tank and the only globally recognized association for M&A.

Our faculty and M&A experts are frequently sought after commentators in international media. Among the renown newspapers are Financial Times, Le Monde, New York Time and Wall Street Journal, news agencies like Bloomberg, Dow Jones, and Thomson Reuters or Television as Bloomberg and CNN. Below you find a collection of our faculty and Institute “in the news”.
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Articles
Mergers and Acquisitions: A Step-by-Step Legal and Practical Guide
by Edwin L. Miller Jr. and Lewis N. Segall (2017)
Mergers and Acquisitions: A Step-by-Step Legal and Practical Guide
Available in our e-library on M&A Direct Access to Book Authors: Edwin L. Miller, Jr. and Lewis N. Segall Publisher: John Wiley Year: 2017 (May) ISBN: 978-1119265412 Content Mergers and Acquisitions offers accessible step-by-step guidance through the M&A process to provide the legal and financial background required to navigate these deals successfully. From the initial engagement letter ... Read more
Synergy Value and Strategic Management
Available in our e-library on M&A Direct Access to Book Authors: Stefano Garzella and Raffaele Fiorentino Publisher: Springer Year: 2017 (September) ISBN: 978-3319406695 Content This book addresses synergy management, which poses an important challenge for firms, advisors and practitioners involved in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Synergy plays a key role in M&A contexts, both in the ... Read more
M&A Disputes: A Professional Guide to Accounting Arbitrations
by A. Vincent Biemans and Gerald M. Hansen (2017)
M&A Disputes: A Professional Guide to Accounting Arbitrations
Available in our e-library on M&A at IMAA! Authors: A. Vincent Biemans and Gerald M. Hansen Publisher: John Wiley Year: 2017 ISBN: 978-1119331919 Content Merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions commonly incorporate contractual post-closing purchase price adjustment mechanisms. In many instances the post-closing purchase price adjustment process is completed smoothly and collaboratively. In other cases, the post-closing purchase price finalization ... Read more
Financial Valuation: Applications and Models
Available in our e-library on M&A Direct Access to Book Authors: James R. Hitchner Publisher: John Wiley Year: 2017 (May) ISBN: 978-1-119-28660-8 Content A practically-focused resource for business valuation professionals Financial Valuation: Applications and Models provides authoritative reference and practical guidance on the appropriate, defensible way to prepare and present business valuations. With contributions by 30 top ... Read more
Mergers and Acquisitions Basics: The Key Steps of Acquisitions, Divestitures, and Investments
by: Michael E. S. Frankel and Larry H. Forman (2017)
Available Programs

International Mergers & Acquisitions Expert (IM&A)
This training goes beyond the introduction level and theoretical concepts as it’s designed with ready-to-use tools and practices for industry professionals. Every session is crafted and taught by our M&A veterans who share their insights and know-how gained through years of real-world practice.
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Mergers & Acquisitions Professional (M&AP)
The Mergers & Acquisitions Professional (M&AP) is a program designed to meet the needs of auditing, consulting, deal advisory, investment banking, and legal professionals. The M&AP covers all aspects of the transaction process and provides insight into running a successful M&A boutique. Gain knowledge in best practices for the M&A process, valuation, due diligence and also for a unique module on Running a Successful M&A Practice. Gaining the M&AP designation signals to employers, colleagues and clients that you invest in being the best M&A practitioner you can be.
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Legal Mergers & Acquisitions Expert (LM&A)
Promising deals can go awry because of poor understanding of legal aspects or simply, a lack of preparation and negligence. The Legal Mergers and Acquisitions Expert certification training program covers all relevant topics within the M&A process from a legal standpoint: pre-deal, during due diligence and negotiations, as well as post acquisition. Join a global network of legal experts and M&A professionals interested in legal issues and become a LM&A Charterholder!
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Certified Post Merger Integration Expert (CPMI)
The Certified Post Merger Integration Expert (CPMI) is a tailored program to address the needs of advisors, Human Resource professionals, Project Managers, management consultants, change specialists, corporate M&A and integration teams. The program covers all aspect of the post-merger integration process from planning to implementation. The CPMI program is the only globally oriented Post Merger integration certification in existence and is internationally recognized.
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HR Mergers & Acquisitions Expert (HRM&A)
The HRM&A program is designed to meet the needs of Human Resource professionals involved in M&A transactions in both corporate and consulting roles. The HRM&A program covers all aspects of the transaction process relevant for HR including strategy, due diligence, Post Merger Integration (Best of PMI), and compensation and benefits. Gain knowledge in best practices for the M&A process and better understand the HR function and its significance during pre-deal or the post-merger integration phase. The HRM&A designation prepares HR practitioners in preparing for the challenges and practical realities of M&A transactions.
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Valuation training with Prof. Aswath Damodaran
The objective of the training is to provide the fundamentals of each approach to valuation, together with limitations and caveats on the use of each, as well as extended examples of the application of each.
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