F002 2-Day Master Class on Effective Due Diligence in Mergers & Acquisitions

FINANCE TRACK

Workshop - 2 Days

28 & 29 September 2017 YANGON

Thu & Fri

Trainer: Kevin Lee

Overview

The focus on M&A is more significant than ever with exponential growth in ASEAN economies. However, acquirers need to ensure that they manage M&A risk well and get the best value out of their acquisitions and investments. At the same time, sellers and management of target companies should be aware of areas of interest from their potential acquirers and prepare well for the due diligence process.

Conducting due diligence in ASEAN and emerging countries can be difficult when information and data are not readily available. This unique workshop will take an in-depth approach to M&A due diligence. The workshop trainer will focus on key areas of the due diligence process. At the same time, given the trainer’s experience in M&A in this region, he will look at addressing common and fundamental issues you would face. Finally, with working knowledge of the process, phases and methods, you would be able to make better-informed decisions.

Who should attend?

Industry practitioners who seek to execute M&A due diligence more effectively and approach due diligence in a balanced approach taking into account risks and costs. Participants would typically come from the following functions:

CFO, Financial Controllers, Business Controllers
In-house M&A, Investment teams
Corporate development and Strategy teams
Accounting and finance teams
Risk and internal audit teams
In-house legal and compliance teams
Other functions including operations, human resources who may be

involved in M&A due diligence and post-merger integration

Learning Outcomes

Over two days of intensive discussion and case studies based on real transactions led by the trainer, participants can expect to learn:

Selecting the good value investment choices and be prepared to ditch the deal
Making sure executives do not lose sight of the overall objective during acquisition
Provide foresight in ensuring no expensive surprises post-merger and acquisition
Adapt and adopt due diligence across different M&A projects
Collating comprehensive records and information on the target company
Gather meaningful analysis of the transaction for valuation purpose
Analyse all data and information, no matter how big or small
Use due diligence findings as a start of post-M&A integration

The workshop will provide guidance and advice from an expert, focusing on practical methods and tools you can take to work immediately and plenty of opportunities for questions and to consult the expert on how to lead a highly effective M&A due diligence process for your business.

Workshop Schedule

DAY ONE

OVERVIEW OF DUE DILIGENCE IN M&A

Planning for an M&A Transaction and Understanding the Value of Due Diligence in the process
Reviewing Approaches to M&A Due Diligence

DUE DILIGENCE PLANNING

Examining and Clarifying the M&A’s Risks and Value
Understanding the Drivers that Trigger the M&A Transaction
Developing the Risk Management and Due Diligence Plan

EXECUTING DUE DILIGENCE

Data Gathering Techniques
Planning Due Diligence Resources and Functions – Financial, Accounting,

Tax, Legal, Human Resources, Commercial, Operational, Cultural

Compliance and Regulations Considerations

DATA ANALYSIS AND REVIEW

Documents Review and Investigation
Making Sense of Findings During Review

DAY TWO

SUMMARISING THE RESULTS

Assessing Value of a Potential Transaction through Information Gathered
Looking out for Value Creation and Value of Synergies

CLOSING OUT DUE DILIGENCE

Translating Data and Information Gathered into Actionable Insights
Reviewing Qualitative and Quantitative Effects on Transaction
Analysing Potential Synergies in the Transaction

VALUATION, NEGOTIATION AND CONCLUDING

Understanding the Fundamental Objective of Valuation
Basics of Valuation Techniques
Translating Due Diligence Findings into Valuation
Utilising Insights in Negotiation Planning
Closing the Transaction and Integration Planning

About the Trainer

Kevin has more than 15 years’ experience in investment banking. His experience includes the management and execution of a broad spectrum of corporate finance transactions. These range from cross-border M&A transactions to IPOs and other capital market offerings. Kevin had held senior positions in various financial institutions including The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), ABN Amro and OCBC Bank; where he advised clients and covered various markets in Asia. Apart from investment banking, Kevin’s background also includes roles in Siemens AG, Ernst & Young and also as an entrepreneur. Currently, he is the Managing Director of ThirdRock ISSEA Advisers, a specialist advisory firm that advises businesses on M&A and capital raising.

Kevin experience include advising on cross-border transactions involving complex issues; including structuring transactions to manage risks and optimise financial impact for his clients. He has planned and managed the due diligence process in these transactions and led subsequent negotiations which involved sensitive and dynamic situations.

With a strong background in accountancy and finance, he also conducts training workshops on topics like finance, business valuation and M&A. He is appointed a professional workshop facilitator and technical reviewer by the the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and Singapore Accountancy Commission (SAC) for their professional examinations.

Kevin holds a Masters of Business Administration from Warwick Business School, UK and a Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons) from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He is also a Chartered Accountant.

During his career in investment banking, Kevin has advised on M&A deals involving: