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What this question is testing
Objective: Valuation – precedent transactions
Prompt focus: A precedent transactions analysis values a company by examining:
Why the correct answer works
The multiples paid in comparable past M&A transactions involving similar companies
Precedent transactions analysis applies multiples paid in comparable past M&A deals to the target company.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.
Plain-language takeaway
Precedent transactions analysis, sometimes called comparable transactions analysis, derives valuation multiples from completed mergers and acquisitions of similar companies. Those multiples, which often include a control premium, are applied to the target's metrics.
Simple analogy
Think of valuation – precedent transactions like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
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