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Course Overview

Accurate valuation is the foundation of sound financial decision-making. Whether assessing a company, a project, or an investment portfolio, valuation provides the basis for negotiation, capital allocation, and risk management. This course explores the principles, models, and techniques of valuation, emphasizing their strategic application in business and financial markets.

Delivered by EuroQuest International Training, the ten-day program blends rigorous analysis with executive-level insights. Participants will learn discounted cash flow models, relative valuation, option-based approaches, and sector-specific techniques. The course also integrates ESG, sustainability, and cross-border factors, preparing leaders to adapt valuation strategies in dynamic global contexts.

Course Benefits

• Master multiple valuation methods for businesses and investments

• Apply discounted cash flow (DCF), relative, and contingent claim models

• Evaluate valuation drivers across industries and asset classes

• Strengthen decision-making in M&A, financing, and investment contexts

• Integrate risk, uncertainty, and sustainability into valuation models

Why Attend

Valuation is both an art and a science. Attending this course will enable participants to apply comprehensive valuation frameworks, strengthening negotiation power, improving investment decisions, and ensuring strategic alignment with long-term objectives.

Training Methodology

• Structured financial knowledge sessions

• Strategic discussions on valuation models

• Case-based illustrations of global transactions

• Scenario-driven exploration of valuation challenges

• Conceptual frameworks and forecasting techniques

Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the strategic role of valuation in business and investment contexts

• Apply discounted cash flow and relative valuation methods

• Evaluate assets using earnings multiples and comparable transactions

• Integrate scenario and sensitivity analysis into valuation models

• Assess sector-specific drivers of value (tech, finance, infrastructure, etc.)

• Apply option-based and contingent claim valuation approaches

• Factor ESG and sustainability into valuation assessments

• Align valuation methods with global best practices

• Strengthen governance in valuation reporting and oversight

• Communicate valuation insights effectively to stakeholders

Course Outline

Unit 1: Strategic Role of Valuation

• Importance of valuation in finance and strategy

• Valuation in M&A, capital budgeting, and investment management

• Governance and transparency in valuation practices

• Global perspectives on valuation methods

• Strategic foresight through valuation

Unit 2: Fundamentals of Valuation

• Value concepts: intrinsic vs. market value

• Principles of financial valuation

• Role of cash flow and risk in valuation

• Linking financial analysis with valuation models

• Overview of valuation frameworks

Unit 3: Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis

• Principles and applications of DCF

• Forecasting cash flows with accuracy

• Determining discount rates and WACC

• Terminal value estimation methods

• Strengths and limitations of DCF models

Unit 4: Relative Valuation and Market Multiples

• Price/earnings, EV/EBITDA, and revenue multiples

• Selecting comparable companies and transactions

• Adjusting for differences in growth and risk

• Market sentiment and relative pricing

• Case applications of relative valuation

Unit 5: Asset-Based and Replacement Valuation

• Book value and adjusted net asset methods

• Liquidation and replacement cost approaches

• Tangible vs. intangible asset valuation

• Valuing intellectual property and brands

• Strategic use of asset-based methods

Unit 6: Option-Based and Contingent Claim Valuation

• Real options in business valuation

• Black-Scholes and binomial option models

• Valuing flexibility and growth opportunities

• Strategic applications in energy, tech, and R&D

• Strengths and challenges of option-based models

Unit 7: Sector-Specific Valuation Approaches

• Valuation in financial services and banks

• Valuing start-ups and high-growth companies

• Infrastructure and real estate valuation frameworks

• Energy, commodities, and natural resources valuation

• Global case studies of sectoral valuation

Unit 8: Risk, Uncertainty, and Scenario Analysis

• Incorporating risk into valuation models

• Scenario analysis and stress testing

• Monte Carlo simulations in valuation

• Risk-adjusted returns and valuation outcomes

• Strategic foresight in valuation contexts

Unit 9: Valuation in Mergers and Acquisitions

• Role of valuation in M&A negotiations

• Synergies and control premiums

• Deal structuring and valuation implications

• Post-merger integration challenges

• Lessons from global M&A transactions

Unit 10: ESG and Sustainable Valuation

• ESG integration in valuation models

• Climate risk and green finance considerations

• Sustainable investment frameworks

• Reporting standards and ESG disclosure

• Long-term value creation through ESG valuation

Unit 11: Global Perspectives on Valuation

• Cross-border and emerging market valuations

• Currency, inflation, and political risk factors

• Global regulatory and tax implications

• Case perspectives from multinational deals

• Anticipating global valuation trends

Unit 12: Executive Integration and Future Outlook

• Consolidating valuation methods for practice

• Designing governance-aligned valuation processes

• Communicating valuation findings to stakeholders

• Strategic foresight in future valuation trends

• Course consolidation and leadership action planning

Target Audience

• Chief financial officers and senior finance executives

• Investment and portfolio managers

• M&A advisors and corporate strategists

• Valuation specialists and equity analysts

• Policy makers and regulators overseeing financial reporting

Target Competencies

• Valuation and financial modeling

• Risk-adjusted investment analysis

• Governance and ethical reporting

• ESG and sustainable finance integration

• Cross-border financial strategy

• Strategic foresight in valuation contexts

• Communication of financial insights

Join the Valuation Techniques for Business and Investments Training Course from EuroQuest International Training to master valuation models, strengthen investment decisions, and create sustainable corporate value.