Merger Analysis with Pro-Forma Consolidation in Excel

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Deal Setup
Framework Plan
Acquirer Setup
Target Setup
Matching Periods
Linking Sheets
Data Fill
Key Assumptions
Sensitivity Test
Financing Check

Deal Setup

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    Introduces the merger case study and key errors to avoid.

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    Highlights the importance of downside scenario analysis.

Intermediate Excel skills, including dynamic linking, formula building, and three-statement financial modeling.
Fundamentals of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), including basic concepts of transaction structure, purchase premiums, and enterprise value.
A strong understanding of how the three primary financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement) integrate and balance.
Basic knowledge of corporate valuation methods and how Earnings Per Share (EPS) is calculated.
Accretion/Dilution analysis to evaluate whether the proposed transaction will increase or decrease the acquiring company's EPS.
Advanced deal structuring, exploring the financial trade-offs of financing a merger with stock, cash, debt, or a hybrid mix.
Synergy modeling and sensitivity analysis to stress-test the combined entity's performance under various operational scenarios.
Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) accounting, including the calculation and amortization of goodwill and asset write-ups.
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This video demonstrates how to create a consolidated merger analysis by integrating two separate corporate financial models using pro-forma analysis and linking data from both files, covering key steps including matching period numbers, identifying row numbers for financial statement items, using the INDIRECT function for dynamic cell references, and conducting scenario analysis to evaluate accretion/dilution effects under different assumptions.