M&A Deal Structuring & Merger Modeling Basics Participants utilize advanced tools and analyses of M&A investment bankers and acquirers, review due diligence and legal issues, common structural issues including cash versus stock upfront payments versus earn-outs, and stock versus asset deals and crucial merger consequence analysis including detailed accretion/dilution and contribution analyses. Through case studies, assess various deal structures demonstrating detailed alternative earn-out structures and methodologies. Model out financial combinations, with hands- on, interactive, and Excel based exercises. *Bring your PC laptop with Microsoft Excel installed and a CD-ROM drive. (Excel 2007, Vista, and Macs may not be as effective.) Prerequisite: Intermediate proficiency using Excel and solid grasp of basic accounting foundations required. NYSSA’s “Corporate Valuation Methodologies” class is highly recommended as a precursor to obtain desired financial background and valuation concepts.  Level: Advanced DATE: Thursday, July 31, 2008 TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. LOCATION: NYSSA 1177 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor (between 45th and 46th Streets), NYC (Directions) Photo ID required for access to the building. INSTRUCTOR: Hamilton Lin, CFA (Instructor Bio) TUITION: Members $495 | Nonmembers $595 SPECIAL OFFER: Register for 2 courses and save $50! Register for 3 courses and save $75! This offer pertains to NYSSA professional development courses and cannot be combined with any other offer or coupon. You must fax in your registration to get the discount.  CREDITS: CE/CPE = 7 Media Partner: