A Basic Guide for Valuing a Company - Softcover

Yegge, Wilbur M.

 
9780471149453: A Basic Guide for Valuing a Company

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How to value a company for first-time buyers and sellers Until now, books on company valuation were all high-priced professional volumes aimed at accountants, appraisers, and other specialists. But at last there's help for both novice buyers and sellers. This nuts-and-bolts resource covers all the bases, from the differences between publicly traded and privately held firms to understanding cash flow statements to the proposed reduction in the capital gains tax. WILBUR YEGGE, PhD, (Wells, Maine) has bought and sold 5 companies, brokered the sale of over 300 small businesses, and valued more than 1000 others. President of a management consulting firm, he also wrote Self-Defense Finance for Small Businesses.

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The ABCs of company valuation--for first-time buyers and sellers

Until now, books on company valuation were all high-priced professional volumes aimed at accountants, appraisers, and other specialists. At last, A Basic Guide for Valuing a Company provides the ideal resource for novice buyers and sellers. Written by a management consultant who has valued more than 1,000 small businesses, this nuts-and-bolts guide covers all the bases, from the differences between publicly traded and privately held firms to tangible and intangible values.

With case studies of actual companies, sample balance sheets and income statements, this is a clear, concise--and thorough--reference. Additional highlights include a list of common valuation myths, and a special section on "Yegge's rules," along with complete information on: *Valuation techniques for different types of businesses, including professional practice, manufacturing, wholesale distributor, and retail hardware. *Weighted cash flow and reconstruction. *Industry and economic forces that affect valuation. *The task of estimating values in small companies. *Necessary data for comprehensive business valuations.

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ISBN 10:  0471149446 ISBN 13:  9780471149446
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1996
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