Nov 12, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
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LAW 7235 - Corporate Finance and Acquisitions


Credits: 2

Provides a basis for resolving the typical valuation questions that arise in the corporate acquisition context. Critically assesses the basic concepts of financial theory, including discounting, diversification, portfolio theory, the capital asset pricing model, and the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Examines certain issues arising in the corporate acquisition context that involve valuation questions, including the scope of application of the de facto merger and successor liability doctrines, appraisal rights, and the fairness of freeze-out transactions. Does not consider issues arising under federal securities law. A background in economics or finance is strongly recommended. Prerequisite: LAW 6420  Business Enterprise.



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