M&A & Merger Models
How are cost synergies modeled to flow through the income statement and ultimately to value?
Model answer
Cost synergies reduce combined operating expenses, increasing pro forma EBIT/EBITDA. They're typically phased in over a ramp (e.g., partially in Year 1, fully by Year 2-3) and offset by one-time…
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