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Mergers and Acquisitions Valuation Strategies: Unlocking the Secrets to Successful M&A Transactions

Sun Acquisitions

Accurate valuation is essential for the following reasons: Price Negotiation: Valuation provides a starting point for negotiations. Comparable Company Analysis (CCA): CCA involves comparing the target company to similar publicly traded companies. It involves forecasting cash flows and applying a discount rate.

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M&A Blog #14 – valuation (roles, types, equity & enterprise values)

Francine Way

Do they have the cash of debt/equity capacity to bid aggressively? The market conditions The context of the transaction: Privately negotiated sale will have different mechanics than an auction. These equity transactions between related parties are not negotiated purely on economic / financial terms.

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Buy Side M&A Blog Series - Vol 7 - Valuing The Target

RKJ Partners

As a buy-side advisor, in addition to analytical support, the investment banker shields the buyer during the diligence and negotiation processes by working directly with seller to establish a framework and basis for assigning a value to the business. Essentially, comparable company analysis looks at the value of publicly traded companies.

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