Objectives

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. At the end of the seminar, participants should be able to:

• Value any kind of firm in any market, using discounted cash flow models (small and large, private and public)
• Value a firm using multiples and comparable firms
• Analyze and critique the use of multiples in valuation
• Value “problem” firms, such as distressed companies or start ups
• Estimate the effect on value of restructuring a firm

Reasons

• Comprehensible
  Experience or take a refresher in valuation in-depth – made comprehensible by one of the world’s best and motivating instructors on valuation.
• Network
  Network with your peers and industry professionals that face similar challenges when it comes to valuation. A great opportunity to meet old colleagues and make new contacts during this program. In addition we provide access to our global network of other participants from past trainings as well.
• Continued Education
  Invest in your continued education! Various professional associations accept this training as Continued Education. Take this training as a stand-alone or have it count towards the completion of our IM&A Certificate and M&AP Certificate programs.
• Prof Damodaran live
  Reading books or watching videos is nothing like experiencing and enjoying Prof. Damodaran in the room teaching and interacting with you in person.
• Great value
  As we are a non-profit research organization, we offer this training at a very affordable fee – great value for money.

Who Attends

The mix of valuation techniques and applications provided in this training has attracted a widely diverse audience in our past trainings. In particular, it is useful for:

• Chief Executive Officers, Board Members and Business Owners
• Chief Financial Officers and Other Corporate Financial Staff
• Head of Business Development, Strategy and M&A
• Chartered Accountants, Investment Bankers and Management Consultants
• Equity Research Analysts
• Portfolio Managers
• Business Angels, Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Family Offices