RISE TO THE CHALLENGE
FinanceLab’s M&A Competition is the Nordics’ premier case competition, designed to reflect the elite standards of investment banking and M&A. Seize this unique opportunity to tackle a real-world case, sharpen your finance expertise, and connect with top peers, all while creating an unforgettable experience.
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Upcoming Events
Workshop with ABG and Bain
Date: March 10th 2026
Workshop with Accura and Impilo
Date: March 12th 2026
The Grand Finale
Date: March 19th 2026
“Competing in the CBS Finance Competition pushed us to think and execute like real advisors. The Pace, the pressure, and the need for clear conviction made it one of the most defining and high-impact learning experience of my studies.”
— Kristian Ikeme, 2025 competition winner
The Competition
The annual case competition is open for both bachelor and master students at all major Nordic universities with an interest in M&A. The case will be launched at our case launch, enabling students from outside of Copenhagen to participate in the comfort of their own home universities.
FinanceLab’s M&A Competition facilitates a unique network between the best students and our corporate partners, granting recruiters access to a wide and diversified talent pool.
Each team will consist of 3-4 students. You can sign up as a team or individually. If you are a part of a team, all team members must sign up individually and write their team name when signing up.
If you are not part of a team, simply write ‘X’ as the team name, and we will do our best to put you on a team with students who have similar experience and educational backgrounds.
The Competition Format
Participating students will be judged on their performance in front of the jury as well as their capabilities in identifying and adressing case specific issues. The case will resemble all aspects of a typical M&A process in the best possible way.
The Competition process
RESEARCH
Students are provided with case material containing relevant information regarding the current situation of the company and the specific questions, which the students are asked provide an answer to.
ANALYSIS
The students will conduct analyses based on financial, strategic, and legal aspects of potential acquisition targets, utilizing both case material and externally available information.
VALUATION
Through databases such as FactSet and Mergermarket, the students will perform valuations of the identified acquisition targets using various valuation methods to assess their attractiveness.
STRATEGY
Students are asked to propose a sell-side strategy, including synergies, financing options, and integration plans, to justify the feasibility of their acquisition recommendation.
PRESENTATION
The students submit their answers in presentation format. If selected, they are invited to present their findings in the semifinals in front of experienced M&A professionals.