Welcome to the Sigma-InHotts event for incoming freshmen, where consulting and case studies take center stage. The event begins with an immersive boot camp, exploring practical case study concepts like 3Cs analysis, Porter's five forces, PESTLE, and SWOT in real-world contexts, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions. The main event, the M&A (Mergers & acquisition) Case Study Competition, allows participants to step into the shoes of a strategist representing an investment firm. Analyzing curated data, participants assess the worth of acquiring a company and demonstrate their analytical skills, strategic thinking, and creativity in competition with peers. It's a unique opportunity to showcase expertise in strategic decision-making.

• Interested students first take part in a boot-camp where we teach them the basics of case studies and the basics of mergers & acquisition.
• The main event, M&A (Mergers & Acquisition) Case Study Competition is open to all first years and happens as two rounds. Students can participate in teams of 2-4.
• The first round Participants will have to analyze the data and prepare an initial pitch for the potential acquisition.
• A panel of judges will review the pitches submitted in the preliminary round and select the top teams to advance to the final round
• The selected teams will get 45-60 minutes to form a pitchbook based on the initial pitch provided.
• Each team will have a total of 15 minutes for the presentation, followed by a 5-minute question and answer session with the judging panel.

• Worskhop - Online
• Main Event - Offline

TBD

• Worskhop - 80 minutes
• Main Event - 3 hours

• The competition is open to all freshmen at NITT.
• Participants will receive the case study materials, which include financial statements, market analysis, and other relevant data pertaining to the buyer and target companies.
• Scores from the preliminary round and the final round will be combined to determine the overall winners.
• The decision of the judging panel will be final and binding.
• Any disputes or concerns should be brought to the attention of the event organizers during the competition. Their decision in resolving disputes will be final.
• The organizers reserve the right to make amendments to the rule book if necessary.
• Participants will be notified of any changes in a timely manner.
• Participants are expected to maintain a high level of integrity and sportsmanship throughout the competition.
• Plagiarism or any form of academic dishonesty will result in immediate disqualification.
• Participants should adhere to the given time limits for each round.

The judging panel will evaluate the pitch books and presentations based on the following criteria:

• Quality and depth of analysis
• Clarity and persuasiveness of the presentation
• Creativity and originality of the proposed deal structure
• Ability to address questions effectively during the question and answer session

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