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29 Valuation Interview Questions and Answers: Mastering the Art of Crackling Interviews

Equilest

Dive into the nuances of industry-specific multiples, grasp the challenges of valuing intangible assets, and discover the evolving landscape of incorporating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into the valuation framework. One key emphasis is on the Price to Book Value multiple.

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M&A Valuation Methods: Your Essential Guide with 7 Key Methods

Valutico

Special considerations for valuing M&A deals include synergies, regulatory issues, economic conditions, tax implications, technology/IP valuation, financing structure, buyer type, and purchase price allocation. Other techniques like Leveraged Buyout (LBO) and Real Options Valuation offer unique perspectives on valuation.

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The Importance of (and challenges with) Valuing Intangibles

IVSC

Searching for stocks with low price-to-book ratios was a good indication of a potential bargain. However, book values are no longer so informative as lots of intangibles are missing from the balance sheet, and some intangibles that are on the balance sheet, including many acquired intangibles and goodwill, are very hard to interpret.