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Author:
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Study time:
90 minutes
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Course overview
This playlist explores how mergers and acquisitions create or destroy value, combining valuation theory with real-world deal case studies. You’ll learn about synergies, overpayment, implied returns, and investor frameworks, alongside major M&A failures, to build a practical understanding of how deals are structured, priced, and analysed in financial markets.
What's Included?
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10 videos
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Master the art of M&A by learning why most deals fail—and how great investors spot the ones that succeed.
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Insights from a #1 ranked data-driven analyst
Who is this for?
Designed for aspiring and early-career investment analysts, finance students, and curious investors, this playlist suits anyone looking to understand M&A beyond theory. It’s ideal for those who want practical deal analysis skills, improve valuation judgment, and learn how professional investors evaluate acquisitions, risks, and long-term shareholder value creation.
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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