South African companies increasingly grow through acquisition, both locally and across African borders, yet many deals fail to deliver value because financial due diligence is rushed or incomplete. This course walks finance professionals through the full deal lifecycle, from target screening and valuation through financial due diligence to post merger integration, using realistic transaction scenarios drawn from regional markets.
What you will be able to do
Describe the key stages of a typical mergers and acquisitions transaction.
Screen and shortlist acquisition targets against strategic criteria.
Conduct financial due diligence covering earnings quality and working capital.
Identify deal risks commonly encountered in cross border African transactions.
Structure purchase price adjustments and warranty protections.
Plan post merger financial integration to preserve deal value.
Course outline
01The Mergers and Acquisitions Lifecycle
02Target Screening and Strategic Fit
03Financial Due Diligence Fundamentals
04Assessing Quality of Earnings
05Working Capital and Debt Adjustments
06Cross Border Transaction Risks
07Deal Structuring and Purchase Agreements
08Post Merger Financial Integration
Who should attend
Corporate finance managers, financial analysts and business development staff involved in acquisitions and disposals.
Dates, venues and fees
Dates
Venue
Days
Fee
Calendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026
Kigali
3
US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026
Nairobi
3
US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026
Durban
3
R13,000
7 to 9 Sep 2026
Johannesburg
3
R13,000
21 to 23 Sep 2026
Mauritius
3
US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026
Dubai
3
US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026
Lagos
3
US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026
Harare
3
US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026
Kampala
3
US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026
Dar es Salaam
3
US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026
Pretoria
3
R13,000
9 to 11 Nov 2026
Cape Town
3
R13,000
23 to 25 Nov 2026
Online
3
US$900
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026
Mozambique
3
US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026
Cairo
3
US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026
Accra
3
US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026
Lusaka
3
US$1,500
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.