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C/F/129. Buying existing business: case study

WORDS:
5000
DATE:
2006
PRICE:
59.99 GBP

This paper analyzes the aspects which should be taken into account by entrepreneurs when they intend to buy an existing business. Financial analysis is utilized to uncover the weak points of operational performance of a prospective target. Then, the role of human capital is considered and proved to be one of the major determinants of shareholder value. Finally, DCF analysis and basic balance sheet methods are used to obtain an estimate of fair value of the company.

 

KEYWORDS: Entrepreneur, DCF, Balance Sheet Method, Human Capital, Financial Analysis, Venture ca,

 
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