Valuation for M & A : building value in private companies by Evans, Frank C, Bishop, David M., 1940- instant download

Valuation for M & A : building value in private companies by Evans, Frank C, Bishop, David M., 1940- instant download

1 online resource (xiii, 298 pages) :, The only resource available to help calculate investment value versus fair market value Whether buying or selling, the question of \"\"what's it worth?\"\" is multifaceted. In an M & amp;A setting, it is necessary to compute fair market value, but it is far more important to compute investment value-the value of the target company to a strategic buyer. This calculation varies with each prospective buyer, depending on synergies, benefits, and other competitive analyses that are seldom involved in business valuation. Valuation for M & amp;A is the first book to focus on valuation for merger and acquisi, Includes index, Winning through merger and acquisition -- Building value in a non-publicity traded entity -- Competitive analysis -- Merger and acquisition market and planning process -- Measuring synergies -- Valuation approaches and fundamentals -- Income approach: Using rates and returns to establish value -- Cost of capital essentials for accurate valuations -- Weighted average cost of capital -- Market approach: Using guideline companies and strategic transactions -- Asset approach -- Adjusting value through premiums and discounts -- Reconciling initial value estimates and determining value conclusion -- Art of the deal -- Measuring and managing value in high-tech start-ups -- Managing risk in merger and acquisition -- Merger and acquisition valuation case study, Print version record, Includes bibliographical references and index