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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. 

Register Your Team for the 2026 Principal Case Competition

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