Course description
The Certified Post Merger Integration Expert (CPMI) is a tailored program to address the needs of advisors, Human Resource professionals, Project Managers, management consultants, change specialists, corporate M&A and integration teams. The program covers all aspect of the post-merger integration process from planning to implementation. The CPMI program is the only globally oriented Post Merger integration certification in existence and is internationally recognized.
What to expect
The Post Merger Integration program dives deep into the integration issues post acquisition or merger. It covers pre-closing preparation in terms of strategy, synergy identification, and integration planning as well as actually running and implementing the integration in terms of integration governance and project management. Also integration issues and aspects of different core functions, such as marketing & sales, finance, human resources, etc. are covered. Last but not least, there is an additional emphasis on change management in order to make the integration a success.
Whether you are involved in the integration as part of the acquiring or target company or assist clients as a consultant, this program will help you to understand the complexity in integration in its entirety and do a better job in dealing with its complexity.
In the highly interactive course, you’ll take your skills to the next level by practicing:
• Plan for the integration the right way and early on
Connect strategy with integration planning and design during the transaction, due diligence, and negotiation phases.
• Getting the synergies right
Explore and corroborate the various synergies that can be achieved in different functions and the business be it cost and/or growth synergies and how to realize them.
• Succeed with Change Management
Learn from our experts how to successfully implement the changes needed to align your goals, bringing organizations together and making the integration a success.
Prerequisites
Hold an academic degree (e.g. PhD, JD, DBA, MBA or Bachelor Degree); and/or hold one or more professional designations (such as CPA, CFA, CAIA, SHRM-CP or equivalent).
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Suitability - Who should attend?
The Post Merger Integration programme has been designed for participants that would like to dive deep into integration issues before and after closing a transaction. It is frequently attended by participants from corporate acquires – from all layers of the corporate hierarchy or departments – management from portfolio companies owned by private equity firms, and management consultants.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
After successfully completing the course, you will receive the CPMI Charter. The CPMI designation is the most internationally recognized designation offered in the field of Post Merger Integration. This charter signals to peers, clients, employers, and other professionals that you have completed the most comprehensive PMI education program available and are proficient in all areas of the mergers and acquisitions process.
Training Course Content
The CPMI program is structured in four modules based on IMAA CPMI Framework and Body of Knowledge for Mergers & Acquisitions:
• Essentials of M&A
• Integration Governance & Project Management
• Function Integration
• Culture & Change Management
Module 1: Essentials of M&A
This module covers the fundamentals of Mergers & Acquisitions:
• Deal types: What are the different types of transactions that you can use in M&A? There is a whole range of deal types and deal continuum that we look at, e.g. the full spectrum from minority stakes to full acquisitions, various ways to arrange a merger, leveraged buy outs (LBOs), initial public offerings (IPOs), divestitures, spin-offs, equity carve-outs-
• M&A Process: The program covers both perspectives from a buyer’s perspective (buy side) and from a seller’s perspective (sell-side). We explore how to seek buyers or potential targets (long list & short list) and how to run a sale in various ways (negotiations and auctions).
• Strategies for M&A: We dive into the strategies for Megers & Acquisitions. How can you create competitive advantage through M&A, divestitures and equity alliance?
• M&A Negotiation: How can you prepare for the negotiation phase? What are ways to arrange a value creating deal?
• Introduction to Due Diligence: How do you prepare for and execute a smart Due Diligence to assure value creation? What are the different areas that can be covered in the Due Diligence process?
• Success Factors in Transactions: We explore the success factors and key challenges and mistakes to avoid. Which M&A tactics work in which industries?
• Takeover Strategies and Defence Tactics: How can you prepare your company against a hostile takeover attempt and reduce potential threats? Which are the defence mechanisms that you can put into place and how affective are they? Which ways exist to acquire a business successfully in a hostile way?
Module 2: Integration Governance & Project Management
In this module, you will learn how to set up and execute the integration and look at the following issues:
• M&A deal types, implications for integration and key success factors: value maximization in M&A; acquisition climate and target resistance; directions of M&A integration; dependencies between the acquisition strategy and degree of integration; key success factors in M&A dynamics
• Integration Governance: Governance structure including Steering Committees, Integration Management Office (IMO), work-streams (functional and others), roles & responsibilities; integration design & implementation on day 1 execution; mobilizing the IMO; integrations as professional project management; handover from transaction team to integration team
• Integration Planning: Integration principles and planning directions; business goals and integration activities; integration playbooks
• Integration Process Models: Compact model; sub-project model; process model; hybrid model; development and tracking
• Balancing Integration activities and day-to-day business: business as usual challenges in integration; how to keep the focus on day-to-day business; clarification on key customer journeys; the role and benefits of quick wins
Module 3: Function Integration
In this module, you will explore the drivers, challenges and key activities for the integration with respect to the different business functions, such as:
• Marketing & Sales
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
Module 4: Culture & Change Management
The module on Change Management will specifically address these issues in the deal environment and how to bring change successfully to organizations in the post acquisition or merger phase.
• Challenges in Change Management and M&A: Why it is needed and how to overcome the merger syndrome? How to deal with individual employees and groups in their different status in the integration journey? Factors needed for successful change. The general syndromes of resistance to change and how to overcome them.
• Day 1 and Change Management: The psychological shift in the M&A process from pre-deal to Day 1. The different dimensions and transition. Important work-stream considerations for Day 1.
• Cultural Assessment and Integration: Dimensions and categories of cultural assessment. Types of cultural integration. How to integrate the different business functions, e.g. Sales & Marketing, Finance, HR, etc.
• Communication: Pre-closing and post-closing communication. Internal and external communication in integration. Stakeholder expectations and management.
Course delivery details
The training session is structured in an 8-week Interactive Online Live format, blending asynchronous and synchronous learning. Experience a mix of live sessions, including online lectures and interactive activities, and enjoy 2-week asynchronous periods for flexible, in-depth learning.
The program is taught by experienced practitioners and renowned faculty from across the globe.
What is included
• Interactive virtual classroom
• Soft copies of the presentations
• CPMI Charter and Designation upon completion
• First year of IMAA Annual Membership Fee
• Access to the entire IMAA e-Library
• Continued Education / Continued Professional Development: 10 hours bi-annually of relevant online or onsite education provided by IMAA (online CE/CPD included in the annual membership fee)
Format
The training session is structured in an 8-week Interactive Online Live format, blending asynchronous and synchronous learning. Experience a mix of live sessions, including online lectures and interactive activities, and enjoy 2- week asynchronous periods for flexible, in-depth learning.
Date:
Kick-off - August 7
Session 1 - August 21
Session 2 - September 4
Session 3 - September 18
Session 4 - October 2
Why choose Academy - Euronext Group
Projects Per Year 120
Training Days Per Year: 270
Attendees Per Year: 7000
Expenses
1 Participant (Euronext Special Price) - €3.490
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