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Purchase Price Allocation II

Discover advanced fair valuation strategies for business acquisitions, from handling pre-existing goodwill to navigating IPR&D regulations under FAS 141r. Learn…
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Sum-of-the-Parts Analysis

Discover how sum-of-the-parts analysis reveals hidden value in multi-segment businesses. Learn to calculate accurate valuations across diverse industries & varying…
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Comparable Companies Analysis

Discover how to value companies like Wall Street using comparable analysis. See real examples of peer group comparisons, IPO valuations…
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Unlevered Free Cash Flow

Discover the power of unlevered free cash flow & how it impacts capital providers. Learn why timing, intervals & assumptions…
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Subsidiary Accounting

Learn 3 methods for subsidiary accounting based on voting stock ownership %, from passive investments to complete control, and understand…
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Original Issue Discount (OID)

Discover how Original Issue Discount works in bond valuation and why investors might pay $90 for a $100 bond. See…
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Dividends Received Deduction (DRD)

See how corporations can reduce triple-taxation on dividends with the Dividends Received Deduction (DRD). Learn tiered deduction rates, holding periods…
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Value Creation in an LBO

Learn how leveraged buyouts (LBOs) create value through smart debt financing, operational improvements, and market timing. See real examples of…
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Spin-Offs and Split-Offs

Discover how corporate spin-offs create separate entities from parent companies and why businesses choose this strategy to showcase hidden value.…
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Tax Considerations

Discover how tax basis impacts M&A transactions. Learn how book value and tax basis diverge, calculate taxable gains, and understand…
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Asset and Stock Deals

Learn what makes asset vs. stock acquisitions unique in M&A, from tax implications to seller differences. Compare real-world examples and…
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Enterprise and Equity Values

Discover how to accurately calculate enterprise value with detailed Excel formulas, timing conventions, and terminal value analysis. See real examples…
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