Corporate Restructuring

2.5 credits

This course will enable the students to acquire a good understanding of the fundamental causes of restructuring events; the legal framework in which restructuring occurs; the likely consequences and risks involved in pursuing various restructuring strategies. After taking the course, students will be capable of deriving the value of securities issued by firms undergoing a restructuring events (with a particular focus on distressed firms). They will learn about famous restructuring cases and controversies, and will be exposed to the views of guest speakers who pursued a career in M&A and restructuring. Prerequisites: FIN402 and ACC401