Deferred Consideration and Earnouts in M&A
  • Author:
    Geoff Robinson
  • Level: 
    Intermediate to advanced
  • Study time:
    90 minutes
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Course overview
This playlist explains how deferred consideration and earnouts function in M&A transactions. It covers how future payments are structured, valued, and accounted for under IFRS and US GAAP, helping learners understand deal pricing, financial reporting impacts, and the risks embedded in contingent payment mechanisms.
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Overview & Learning Outcomes

What's Included?

  • 2 videos
  • Master how future deal payments shape M&A value, risk, and accounting outcomes.
  • Insights from a #1 ranked data-driven analyst

Who is this for? 

Designed for finance professionals, analysts, and students with basic accounting knowledge, this playlist is ideal for those involved in M&A, valuation, or financial reporting. It suits learners aiming to understand real-world deal structures, interpret acquisition terms, and analyse how contingent payments affect financial statements and investment decisions.

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.

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Geoff Robinson
FCA FMVA MFM

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. 
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