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A 4-day case study based workshop exploring issues in company valuation and financial modelling.
Company valuation is used for the purposes of investment, M&A or as part of internal measures of financial control. It is extensively applied when companies issue new shares, divest operations or acquire other companies.
This highly practical course will lead you quickly from the basics through to the more advanced valuation methodologies and modelling techniques.
Highlights include:
- Building a comprehensive financial model.
- Understanding business models.
- Absolute valuation methods DCF, EVA and CFROI.
- Developing an appropriate cost of capital.
- Decomposing sources of return.
- Using comparative valuation measures.
- Understanding the basics of real options.
- Dealing with intangibles.
- Valuing fast growing companies.
Course Methodology
This practical, hands on programme is taught using formal lectures combined with practical and interactive case studies and exercises to reinforce the concepts covered in each teaching session. Emphasis is placed on delegates gaining practical, hands-on experience of the various valuation techniques. Case studies from recent deals are included, as are practical exercises involving problem areas in valuation. The seminar also includes critiques of the conventional techniques and considers suitable alternatives to be deployed in differing circumstances as well as an update on the latest valuation reporting guidelines and their interpretation.
Who should attend
This course is aimed at those with a solid financial background who wish to explore the more advanced aspects of financial modelling and valuation methodologies, including:
- Investment Bankers
- Equity Analysts
- M&A Professionals
- Fund Managers
- Treasurers and Finance Directors
- Commercial Bankers
- Private Equity & Venture
- Capital Specialists
- Business Analysts
Dubai Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This programme takes place on a non-residential basis at a central Dubai hotel. Non-residential course fees include training facilities, documentation, lunches and refreshments for the duration of the programme. Delegates are responsible for arranging their own accommodation, however, a list of convenient hotels (many at specially negotiated rates) is available upon registration.
Dubai has an incredible number of hotels. Courses held here are mainly held at the J.W. Marriot hotel, Sheraton Dubai Creek and Le Meridien all in central Dubai.
J.W. Marriott Hotel – Abu Baker Al Siddique Road, PO Box 16590, Dubai, U.A.E
Phone +971 4 607 7811; Fax +971 4 607 7011
www.marriott.com
At the JW Marriott Dubai you will enjoy luxury on your terms; impeccable service and elegant surroundings allow you to relax and focus on your own agenda. With 344 luxuriously appointed rooms and suites the J.W. Marriott provides an oasis of calm in a busy city while the award-winning restaurants have the recipe for satisfying a taste for international flavour.
Sheraton Dubai Creek – Baniyas Street, PO Box 4250, Dubai, U.A.E
Phone +971 4 228 1111; Fax +971 4 221 3468
www.starwoodhotels.com
After undergoing a complete renovation, the Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel& Towers reopened October 10th, 2002 with a fully refurbished interior and exterior. The 255 room hotel now offers more creek-view rooms, redesigned atrium lobby, outstanding food and beverage facilities, upgraded rooms with state-of-the-art data connectivity, and Dubai's newest conference facilities.
Le Meridien – PO Box 10001, Airport Road, Dubai, U.A.E
Phone +971 4 282 4040; Fax +971 4 282 5540
www.lemeridien-dubai.com
Le Meridien Dubai is a five star deluxe hotel built on two floors and surrounded by 38 acres of landscaped gardens. The hotel is elegantly furnished with a french accent that incorporates the individual character and flair of the local culture. The hotel is minutes away from the commercial districts and shopping centres and a short distance from Dubai International Airport. Facilities include a choice of 15 restaurants and bars, 24-hour room and laundry service, two fully equipped business centres and a state-of-the-art Spa and fitness club.
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Sophie Blanpain-Forder
Sophie Blanpain-Forder was the Global Head of Equity Research at Morley Fund Management, the third largest UK asset manager and one of the largest property fund managers in Europe. Prior to that she worked as Senior Analyst for the European Investment product division at Citibank N.A. where her main responsibilities included the design of new investment products and asset allocation. She also worked for Credit Lyonnais Securities, Credit Suisse First Boston and Lehman Brothers. Sophie graduated in 1990 from Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris with highest honours. She studied Economics and Finance specialising on Financial Tax Systems, Accounting and Financial Mathematics. She is also a retained speaker for the CFA institute.
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