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Author:
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Level:
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Study time:
60 minutes
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Course overview
This playlist breaks down how M&A deals create or destroy value, covering premiums, overpayment, deal failures, and shareholder impact. It explores real-world frameworks, behavioural drivers, and market dynamics, alongside event-driven investing and activist influence, equipping learners with practical tools to analyse transactions critically and confidently.
What's Included?
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7 videos
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Master how to dissect M&A deals, spot value traps, and understand what really drives shareholder returns.
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Insights from a #1 ranked data-driven analyst
Who is this for?
Designed for finance students, investment banking analysts, equity researchers, and aspiring investors, this playlist suits anyone looking to understand M&A beyond theory. Ideal for those building valuation and deal analysis skills, especially professionals focused on corporate strategy, event-driven investing, or assessing whether acquisitions truly generate shareholder value.
Why is this important?
Each programme is structured as a clear, chronological playlist, guiding you through concepts step by step so you can build understanding properly. Learn at your own pace, revisit material when needed, and develop skills in a logical sequence designed to support long-term mastery.
Geoff Robinson
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Thought leader, instructor, writer, financial influencer, Former UBS Managing Director and 10x #1 ranked analysts EMEA Institutional Investor Survey.
ABOUT Geoff
Geoff has had a varied career. He was a Managing Director within UBS Equity Research, leading their Global Fundamental Analytics franchise. During this time, he was #1, ranked 10x in the EMEA Institutional Investor Survey. Before UBS, he was a material equity investor and LBO co-investor in two market exited training consultancies. Geoff has a passion for learning and is well-known for his ability to break down complex subject matter and distil it to an audience in a digestible and engaging manner.
TheInvestmentAnalyst.com is a global investment education and training business founded by Geoff Robinson, formerly a 10x Number 1 ranked analyst, and UBS Managing Director. Our InsightOne App is designed for individuals to develop real-life investment analysis skills through AI-powered coaching, market simulation and interactive data tools. Our In-Person Training delivers expert-led programmes for universities, corporate teams and financial institutions worldwide.
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