M&A Valuations in the Real World
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Navigating Subjectivity in M&A Valuations
The chapter explores how different appraisers can provide varying valuations in M&A transactions due to access to information and underlying assumptions. It emphasizes the importance of accurate data sources and assumptions to justify valuations, discussing appraisals as additional viewpoints on transaction fairness and establishing price floors in auctions. The conversation dives into challenges and strategies in anticipating valuations, emphasizing understanding acquisition motives, synergy cost savings, negotiation tactics, and the impact of owners' guidance.
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