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.

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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.

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Precedent Transaction Analysis Comps Mergers & Acquisitions Banking 52

Valutico

DECEMBER 15, 2022

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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Precedent Transaction Analysis EBITDA Comparable Company Analysis Enterprise Value 52

Valutico

DECEMBER 15, 2022

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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Precedent Transaction Analysis EBITDA Comparable Company Analysis Enterprise Value 52

Equilest

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Peer Group Analysis Business Valuation Formula Utilize the formula: Value = (1/N) x SUM(Pi * Vi) As an illustration, if there are 5 companies in the group, with market capitalizations of $2 million, $3 million, $1 million, $4 million, and $5 million respectively, the value calculation for one of the companies would be: (1/5) x ($2m + $3m + $1m (..)

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Equilest

AUGUST 6, 2023

Market-Based Valuation Methods Comparable Company Analysis: This method involves comparing the target company's financial metrics and valuation multiples with similar publicly traded companies to arrive at a reasonable valuation.

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Equilest

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Yes, several alternative methods exist, such as the Comparable Company Analysis (CCA) and the Precedent Transaction Analysis (PTA), which offer different approaches to valuation. Are there alternative methods for valuing assets and investments? How can investors account for market sentiment when using the DCF method?

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