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An M&A Case Study Competition between the best and brightest MBA students in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
In 2007, the Cincinnati Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth established the ACG Cincinnati Cup, a unique case study competition designed to give students from the tri-state’s leading MBA programs invaluable insight into mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, corporate financial advisory and private equity. Through this program, we are introducing the next generation of business leaders to ACG Cincinnati, as well as the local M&A, corporate growth, and corporate development community.
In 2012, ACG Cincinnati will host the 5th Annual ACG Cincinnati Cup case study competition. The competing teams will be drawn from the following four universities:
The ACG Cincinnati Cup case study competition is centered on a fictitious business scenario. In a prior year’s case study, as an example, the CEO and Board of Directors of a fictitious company were contemplating whether to divest one of their business units, acquire a competitor, or maintain the status quo. Each team of MBA students act as if they are members of their own investment banking firm.
This year, the competition begins in February 2012 with a ROUND 1 event at each participating university. During ROUND 1, each team of MBA students will receive the same case study, perform analysis, develop a strategy, and make a pitch to a panel of judges. These judges, who are acting as if they are members of a Board of Directors for a prospective client, determine which investment banking firm should be “hired”. One team of MBA students from each participating university then advances to the FINAL ROUND.
The FINAL ROUND event will be held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at the Kingsgate Marriott, hosted by the University of Cincinnati. On this date, one team from each participating university will make another pitch (based upon an updated case study) to a different panel of judges. These judges will determine which one investment banking firm should be “hired”.
Each team of MBA students that advances to compete in the FINAL ROUND will receive a cash prize! A total of $9,500 will be awarded: $5,000 for the winning team and $1,500 for each team of finalists.
The ACG Cincinnati Cup provides students with the unparalleled opportunity to:
Develop Relationships…
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Interact with leading finance executives, professionals, and organizations in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region
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Network with potential employers, colleagues, referral sources, clients, vendors, and mentors
Enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities…
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Gain insight into the inner workings of corporate finance and deal-making in a real world setting
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Test critical and strategic thinking as well as problem solving skills
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Enhance business and financial acumen
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Polish public speaking, information organization and delivery, and team-building capabilities
And, last but not least, win meaningful cash awards!
Did you know that ACG Cincinnati was the fourth chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth to develop an ACG Cup competition?There are now 26 participating chapters across the U.S. and 92 participating universities! Please visit the National ACG Cup website for a complete listing of the participating chapters and universities.
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