BUFN 712
Financial Restructuring
Focuses on identifying ways to increase firm value through corporate restructuring. Specific topics include: mergers and tender offers, spin-offs, carve-outs, divestitures, takeover defense strategies, leveraged buy-outs, and international acquisitions. Additionally, the theory, practice and empirical evidence related to each of these topics will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on valuation analysis and strategic considerations.
Topics
- mergers and tender offers
- spin-offs
- carve-outs
- divestitures
- takeover defense strategies
- leveraged buy-outs
- and international acquisitions
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite: BUFN610 . Restriction: Permission of BMGT-Robert H. Smith School of Business; or must be in Business and Management (Master's) program. Credit Only Granted for: BUFN712 or BUFN752 . Formerly: BUFN752 .
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027