This interdisciplinary program gives executives the analytical framework and tools necessary to successfully execute mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? is program is designed for senior and upper-middle level executives who are now or will be involved in M&A activity. CFOs, CEOs, and general counsel considering or currently involved in M&A activity will find this program immensely valuable. Other appropriate titles include: analysts, directors of business development, general managers, vice presidents, strategic planners, business unit managers, and financial executives. PROGRAM BENEFITS During this program, you will: • Develop a strategic plan for M&A activity. • Analyze strategic alternatives to M&A. • Understand business valuation techniques. • Implement a strategy for integration and restructuring. • Structure the deal to minimize tax consequences. • Learn how to best protect shareholder value during M&A. • Understand the use of M&A by large public corporations, privately-held middle market firms, and private equity firms. • Learn a playbook of M&A best practices. IDEAS COMPETE, PEOPLE COLLABORATE Consistently ranked among the top programs in the United States and worldwide, Executive Education at Chicago Booth is where intellectual rigor, engaging teaching, and cutting-edge research meet. We create and learn in an intense, exhilarating climate of discussion and debate. Our executive participants have transformational experiences that turn them into more empowered, impactful leaders. CONNECT WITH WORLD-CLASS FACULTY e University of Chicago Booth School of Business has one of the most highly-regarded faculty of any business school in the world, including seven Nobel Prize winners. LEARN MORE AT: CHICAGOBOOTH.EDU/EXECED E [email protected] P 312.464.8732 PROGRAM DETAILS DATES November 7–11, 2016 The program begins at 8:30 a.m. Monday and ends at noon Friday. For hotel accommodations and more logistics, visit ChicagoBooth.edu/ExecEd FEE $9,985 – Fee includes tuition, continental breakfasts, lunches, coffee breaks, and educational materials. LOCATION Gleacher Center 450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive Chicago, IL 60611 FACULTY Merle Erickson Professor of Accounting, Chicago Booth Kevin F. Rock Clinical Professor of Finance, Chicago Booth Gregory D. Bunch Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship, Chicago Booth Stephen Morrissette Adjunct Associate Professor of Strategic Management, Chicago Booth MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS (M&A)