This note addresses the methods used to evaluate companies in M & A (mergers and acquisitions) settings. It contains a detailed description of the discounted cash-flow (DCF) approach, and reviews of other assessment methods, such as book value, liquidation value, replacement value, market value, trading several expert companies, and several comparable transactions.
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by Michael J. Schill, Paul Daugherty Source: Darden School of Business 20 pages. Publication Date: Mar 03, 2000. Prod. #: UV0112-PDF-ENG