EBK CORPORATE FINANCE
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Author: DeMarzo
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Chapter 19.1, Problem 2CC
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To discuss: Whether the acquisition price is a good investment opportunity.
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The primary way to estimate the firm’s value can be determined by valuating the comparable. Multiples used in valuing the comparable are ratio of enterprise value to sales and price-earnings ratio.
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EBK CORPORATE FINANCE
Ch. 19.1 - Prob. 1CCCh. 19.1 - Prob. 2CCCh. 19.2 - Prob. 1CCCh. 19.2 - Prob. 2CCCh. 19.3 - What is a pro forma income statement?Ch. 19.3 - Prob. 2CCCh. 19.4 - Prob. 1CCCh. 19.4 - Prob. 2CCCh. 19.5 - Prob. 1CCCh. 19.5 - Prob. 2CC
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