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 Mergers & Acquisitions Comps 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 Mergers & Acquisitions Comps 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.

EBITDA 52

EBITDA Precedent Transaction Analysis Comparable Company Analysis EBIT 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.

EBITDA 52

EBITDA Precedent Transaction Analysis Comparable Company Analysis EBIT 52

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.

Discounted Cash Flow 40

Discounted Cash Flow Business Valuation Precedent Transaction Analysis Comparable Company Analysis 40

Valutico

JUNE 13, 2023

Can be used in conjunction with other valuation methods: CCA can be used in conjunction with other valuation methods such as discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis or precedent transactions analysis (PTA) to provide a more comprehensive valuation of a company.

Comparable Company Analysis 52

Comparable Company Analysis Discounted Cash Flow Precedent Transaction Analysis Private Equity Firm 52

Equilest

APRIL 4, 2023

These tools include discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, comparable company analysis (CCA), precedent transaction analysis (PTA), and many others. These advanced valuation techniques provide more accurate and comprehensive valuation results, enabling M&A professionals to make informed investment decisions.

Business Valuation 40

Business Valuation Precedent Transaction Analysis Discounted Cash Flow Comparable Company Analysis 40