2026 Principal Case Competition: Financial Forecasting and Valuation Analysis
The 2026 Principal Case Competition is a prestigious platform dedicated to the mastery of acquisition case examinations. We empower the next generation of financial leaders to bridge the gap between academic theory and professional excellence through rigorous modeling and strategic analysis.
The Roadmap to Case Competition
01 Registration
Teams of 3-4 professional-track students must complete registration by 5 PM, Thursday, 4/2,
02 Case Dissemination
Registered teams receive an acquisition dossier featuring target company financials and valuation parameters.
Date/Time: 10 AM, Friday, 4/3.
Location: Aliber 112
03 Analysis
Execute rigorous valuation modeling including DCF and synergy assessment. Develop a strategic rationale and risk-weighted investment integration plan.
*Teams must submit their PPTX file and a summary report (3-4 pages, business memo format) by 6 PM, Thursday, April 9, to Prof. Root via e-mail at tom.root@drake.edu.
04 Presentation & Award Ceremony
Teams pitch their analysis to a panel of judges.
Date/Time: Friday, 4/10, Time TBA
Location: Principal Financial Group Headquarter
**Business professional attire is encouraged.