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Mergers, Acquisitions and Due Diligence Finance

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

  1. 01The Mergers and Acquisitions Lifecycle
  2. 02Target Screening and Strategic Fit
  3. 03Financial Due Diligence Fundamentals
  4. 04Assessing Quality of Earnings
  5. 05Working Capital and Debt Adjustments
  6. 06Cross Border Transaction Risks
  7. 07Deal Structuring and Purchase Agreements
  8. 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

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Kigali3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Durban3R13,000
7 to 9 Sep 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
21 to 23 Sep 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Dubai3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Lagos3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Harare3US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026Kampala3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Pretoria3R13,000
9 to 11 Nov 2026Cape Town3R13,000
23 to 25 Nov 2026Online3US$900
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Cairo3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Accra3US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026Lusaka3US$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.

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