Module V· Interview Modeling-Test DrillsAdvanced
Question
Final-round drill: build me a 30-minute merger model. What are the steps?
Answer
Set assumptions, enter buyer and target financials, build sources and uses, calculate purchase price and financing, build PPA / goodwill, create pro-forma income statement, calculate interest and share issuance, apply taxes, calculate combined EPS, and output accretion / dilution. Add simple sensitivities for premium, synergies, and financing mix if time allows.