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How to Estimate Target Value: 19 Questions to Ask

M&A Leadership Council

The Art of M&A® / Due Diligence: Precedent Transactions Analysis An excerpt from The Art of M&A, Fifth Edition: A Merger, Acquisition, and Buyout Guide by Alexandra Reed Lajoux Editor’s Note: A growing number of M&A professionals are pursuing the Certified M&A Specialist , or CMAS ® credential.

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How to Estimate Target Value: 19 Questions to Ask

M&A Leadership Council

The Art of M&A® / Due Diligence: Precedent Transactions Analysis An excerpt from The Art of M&A, Fifth Edition: A Merger, Acquisition, and Buyout Guide by Alexandra Reed Lajoux Editor’s Note: A growing number of M&A professionals are pursuing the Certified M&A Specialist , or CMAS ® credential.

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Valuation Using Multiples—What Is It and How Does It Work? Core Ideas Explained

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The first is comparable company analysis (CCA), also known as “comps”. The second is precedent transaction analysis, known as “precedents” and also called a comparable transaction analysis (CTA). Not all of the necessary data is publicly available when conducting a precedent transaction analysis.

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Your Guide to Valuing a Company Using the Multiples Approach

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The first is comparable company analysis (CCA), also known as “comps”. The second is precedent transaction analysis, known as “precedents” and also called a comparable transaction analysis (CTA). Not all of the necessary data is publicly available when conducting a precedent transaction analysis.