The Mergers & Acquisitions Module is a two day program, designed for CEOs and executives of companies who have attended the AUCBG Assessment Clinic or Growth Modules. The two day program will enable them to learn more about what to look for and how to find a potential acquisition, the preparation required, and the due diligence process – from both perspectives.
About Mergers & Acquisitions
The Mergers & Acquisitions Module begins with an overview of what different companies look for in an acquisition, the preparation required, and the due diligence process – from both perspectives. We’ll discuss the negotiation process, red flags, and pitfalls to avoid – from both the buyer and the seller’s perspective. We’ll share some “do’s” and “don’ts” as well.
Since corporations sometimes make investments in companies in order to have a first-hand look at a potential future acquisition, we’ve called these “semi-acquisitions”. We’ll also discuss how to respond to a company that approaches you about being acquired, including private equity – and who to approach if you want to be acquired.
Finally, we’ll discuss what happens after the papers are signed and the deal is done. It takes more than luck to have a successful merger. Mergers need to be planned and executed well in order to achieve value, so we’ll provide a checklist of issues that need to be addressed in your post-merger implementation plan.

What to expect
WHO SHOULD COME?
This program is open to CEOs and Executives of Companies who have attended the AUCBG Assessment Clinic or Growth Modules, specifically;
- CEOs and Executive Teams of companies that are planning to grow through acquisitions;
- CEOs and Executive Teams of companies that have been (or expect to be) approached about selling some or all of their company to a corporation or private equity.
TWO DAYS OF LEARNING
The program includes presentations from experts who have participated in nearly one hundred mergers and acquisitions, and discussion of a case study of two companies as they go through the M&A process. Selected AUCBG alumni who have acquired companies – or been acquired themselves – will share their stories. There will be presentations and discussions, with opportunities to apply all you are learning to your own company so that you can leave the program with your own “Game Plan for M&A”.
ACCESS TO ONLINE RESOURCES
Teams will receive preferred access to Masterclasses and workshops the Centre offers; access to online tools, mini-modules on the Performance-Values Matrix and Five Levels of Delegation; invitations to Dr. Jana webinars; advance access to AUCBG articles and research reports; as well as advance access to new tools and resources the Centre is developing, based on the Knowledge Framework for Growth.
Program fee
The total cost of the two-day Mergers & Acquisitions Module is $5,000 (excl GST) per CEO OR $7,500 (excl GST) for the CEO and two members of the executive team.
If you would like to bring an additional executive team member, i.e., a fourth participant, to the Module, there will be a fee of $1,250 (excl GST) to cover program materials and catering.
Catering during the Module is included in the program fee.
Dinner, travel and hotel expenses for the CEO and executive team members traveling to/from Adelaide, or another location are not included.
Questions about the Mergers & Acquisitions Module?
If you have questions about the Mergers & Acquisitions Module, schedule, location, pricing, or payment options, please contact our team. We will be happy to discuss how the Growth Ramp may fit into your schedule and answer any questions you might have.