Valuation For M&A 3rd Ed

This title lays out the steps for measuring and managing value creation in nonpublicly traded entities, and helps investors, executives, and their advisors determine the optimum strategy to enhance both market value and strategic value and maximize return on investment. It provides a detailed guide for sellers and buyers to prepare for the sale and acquisition of a firm, spelling out how to identify, quantify, and qualify the synergies that increase value to strategic buyers.   New topics covered in this edition include: new chapters on fairness opinions  and professional service firms; discussion of Roger Grabowski?squo;s writings and add more on the Duff ?Phelps model, cross-border M?, private cost of capital, intangible capital, and asset vs. stock transaction. Also included will be a new feature that highlights three to five takeaways for each chapter.