Valuation: Comps & Precedents
Are synergies reflected in comps, precedents, or DCF - and what's the trap?
Model answer
Standard public comps contain NO synergies (they're standalone trading prices). Precedent transactions DO embed synergies, because acquirers - especially strategics - pay up for the value they expect…
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