M&A Leadership Council

JULY 13, 2023

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.

Precedent Transaction Analysis 52

Precedent Transaction Analysis Comps Mergers & Acquisitions Banking 52

M&A Leadership Council

JULY 13, 2023

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.

Precedent Transaction Analysis 52

Precedent Transaction Analysis Comps Mergers & Acquisitions Banking 52

Valutico

MAY 6, 2024

Market-based methods like Comparable Companies Analysis and Precedent Transactions Analysis offer relative measures of value based on market data. Income-based methods such as Discounted Cash Flow analysis focus on future cash flows to determine value. Simplicity: Relatively easy to understand and implement.

Discounted Cash Flow 52

Discounted Cash Flow Precedent Transaction Analysis Weighted Average Cost of Capital Comparable Company Analysis 52

Equilest

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

These interviews are not just a mere formality but a critical component of the hiring process in finance, investment banking, and consulting. Prominence of Valuation Methods: Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis, comparable company analysis (comps), and precedent transactions are often regarded as the three most used valuation methodologies.

Discounted Cash Flow 52

Discounted Cash Flow Dividends Enterprise Value Terminal Value 52