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Quantitative Business Valuation A Mathematical Approach for Today''s Professionals

Essential reading for the serious business appraiser, Quantitative Business Valuation, Second Edition is the definitive guide to quantitative measurements in the valuation process. No other book written on business valuation is as well researched, innovative, and bottom-line beneficial to you as a practitioner.

Written by leading valuation and litigation economist Jay B. Abrams, this text is a rigorous and eye-opening treatment filled with applications for a wide variety of scenarios in the valuation of your privately held business.

Substantially revised for greater clarity and logical flow, the Second Edition includes new coverage of:

  • Converting forecast net income to forecast cash flow
  • Damages in manufacturing firms
  • Regressing scaled y-variables as a way to control for heteroscedasticity
  • Mathematical derivation of t

    Table of Contents

    List of Tables and Figures xiii

    Introduction xxi

    Acknowledgments xxvii

    Part I Forecasting Cash Flow 1

    Chapter 1 Cash Flow: A Mathematical Derivation 5

    Introduction 7

    The Mathematical Model 11

    Analysis of the Mathematical Model 25

    Summary 27

    References 27

    Chapter 2 Forecasting Cash Flow: Mathematics of the Payout Ratio 29

    Introduction 31

    The Mathematics 32

    Forecasting Gross Cash Flow Is Incorrect 43

    Conclusion 44

    References 44

    Chapter 3 Using Regression Analysis 45

    Introduction 47

    Forecasting Costs and Expenses 48

    Performing Regression Analysis 51

    Use of Regression Statistics to Test the Robustness of the Relationship 52

    Problems with Regression Analysis for Forecasting Costs 63

    Using Regression Analysis to Forecast Sales 64

    Autocorrelation in Time Series Analysis 69

    Application of Regression Analysis to the Guideline Company (GC) Methods 69

    Summary 73

    References 74

    Appendix 3A The ANOVA Table (Table A3.1, Rows 28–32) 75

    Chapter 4 Annuity Discount Factors and the Gordon Model 79

    Introduction 81

    ADF with End-of-Year Cash Flows 83

    Midyear Cash Flows 91

    Starting Periods Other Than Year 1 93

    Periodic Perpetuity Factors (PPFs): Perpetuities for Periodic Cash Flows 101

    ADFs in Loan Mathematics 107

    Relationship of the Gordon Model to the Price/Earnings and Price/Sales Ratios 110

    The Bias in Annual (versus Monthly) Discounting Is Immaterial 113

    Conclusions 119

    References 121

    Appendix 4A Mathematical Appendix 123

    Appendix 4B Mathematical Appendix: Monthly ADFs 141

    Part II Calculating Discount Rates 145

    Chapter 5 Discount Rates as a Function of Log Size 149

    Research Included in the First Edition 151

    Table 5.1: Analysis of Historical Stock Returns 152

    Application of the Log Size Model 167

    Discussion of Models and Size Effects 181

    Industry Effects 191

    The Wedge between Public and Private Firm Valuations 192

    Satisfying Revenue Ruling 59-60 196

    Summary and Conclusions 198

    References 199

    Appendix 5A Automating Iteration Using Newton’s Method 203

    Appendix 5B Mathematical Appendix 207

    Appendix 5C Abbreviated Review and Use 211

    Chapter 6 Arithmetic versus Geometric Means: Empirical Evidence and Theoretical Issues 223

    Introduction 225

    Theoretical Superiority of the Arithmetic Mean 226

    Empirical Evidence of the Superiority of the Arithmetic Mean 227

    Indro and Lee Article 232

    References 233

    Chapter 7 An Iterative Valuation Approach 235

    Introduction 237

    Equity Valuation Method 237

    Invested Capital Approach 243

    Log Size 245

    Summary 245

    References 247

    Part III Adjusting for Control and Marketability 249

    Chapter 8 Adjusting for Levels of Control and Marketability 253

    Introduction 257

    The Value of Control and Adjusting for Level of Control 257

    Discount for Lack of Marketability (DLOM) 301

    Conclusion 358

    References 359

    Appendix 8A Mathematical Appendix 365

    Part IV Putting It All Together 375

    Chapter 9 Empirical Testing of Abrams’s Valuation Theory 377

    Introduction 379

    Table 9.1: Log Size for 1938–1986 380

    Table 9.2: Reconciliation to the IBA Database 382

    Calculation of DLOM 387

    Interpretation of the Error 400

    Conclusion 401

    References 401

    Chapter 10 Measuring Valuation Uncertainty and Error 403

    Introduction 405

    Measuring Valuation Uncertainty 406

    Measuring the Effects of Valuation Error 410

    Summary and Conclusions 422

    Reference 423

    Part V Litigation 425

    Chapter 11 Demonstrating Expert Bias 427

    Introduction 429

    Market Methods 429

    A Balanced DCF Valuation 432

    Summary 434

    Chapter 12 Lost Inventory and Lost Profits Damage Formulas in Litigation 435

    Introduction 437

    Commentary to Table 12.1: Sample Damage Calculations with VM = $95 438

    Table 12.1B: Lost Profits Formulas Based on EBITDA for Lost Sales on Inventory Never Produced 445

    When Reality May Vary with Our Assumptions 446

    Modification of Formulas for Wholesale and Retail Businesses 447

    Legal Treatment 447

    Summary 448

    Reference 448

    Part VI Valuing Esops and Buyouts of Partners and Shareholders 449

    Chapter 13 ESOPs: Measuring and Apportioning Dilution 451

    Introduction 453

    Definitions of Dilution 454

    Table 13.1: Calculation of Lifetime ESOP Costs 456

    The Direct Approach 457

    The Iterative Approach 466

    Summary 469

    References 474

    Appendix 13A Mathematical Appendix 475

    Chapter 14 The Trade-off in Selling to an ESOP versus an Outside Buyer 477

    Section 1: Introduction 479

    Section 2: Advantages and Disadvantages of Selling to an ESOP versus a Third Party 480

    Section 3: The Mathematics 481

    Section 4: Sample Calculations in the Tables 486

    Section 5: Conclusion 494

    References 494

    Chapter 15 Buyouts of Partners and Shareholders 497

    Introduction 499

    Table 15.1: Pre- and Post-Transaction Valuations 499

    Table 15.2: Dilution in FMV as a Result of the Partner Buyout 501

    Sharing the Dilution 503

    Conclusion 506

    Part VII Probabilistic Methods 507

    Chapter 16 Valuing Start-Ups 511

    Issues Unique to Start-Ups 513

    Organization of the Chapter 513

    Part 1: First Chicago Approach 514

    Venture Capital Valuation Approach 520

    Part 2: Debt Restructuring Study 521

    Part 3: Exponentially Declining Sales Growth Model 534

    References 536

    Chapter 17 Monte Carlo Risk Simulation, by Dr. Johnathan Mun 539

    What Is Monte Carlo Risk Simulation? 541

    Comparing Simulation with Traditional Analyses 543

    Running a Monte Carlo Simulation Using Risk Simulator 543

    Using Forecast Charts and Confidence Intervals 554

    Tornado and Sensitivity Tools in Simulation 556

    Sensitivity Analysis 563

    Distributional Fitting: Single Variable and Multiple Variables 567

    Getting the Risk Simulator Software 571

    Chapter 18 Real Options, by Dr. Johnathan Mun 573

    Part 1: Introduction to Real Options 575

    Part 2: Traditional Valuation Approaches 585

    Part 3: Application: Real Options SLS Software 597

    Glossary 617

    About the Author 621

    Index 623

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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Quantitative Business Valuation A Mathematical Approach for Today''s Professionals

      Essential reading for the serious business appraiser, Quantitative Business Valuation, Second Edition is the definitive guide to quantitative measurements in the valuation process. No other book written on business valuation is as well researched, innovative, and bottom-line beneficial to you as a practitioner.

      Written by leading valuation and litigation economist Jay B. Abrams, this text is a rigorous and eye-opening treatment filled with applications for a wide variety of scenarios in the valuation of your privately held business.

      Substantially revised for greater clarity and logical flow, the Second Edition includes new coverage of:

      • Converting forecast net income to forecast cash flow
      • Damages in manufacturing firms
      • Regressing scaled y-variables as a way to control for heteroscedasticity
      • Mathematical derivation of t

        Table of Contents

        List of Tables and Figures xiii

        Introduction xxi

        Acknowledgments xxvii

        Part I Forecasting Cash Flow 1

        Chapter 1 Cash Flow: A Mathematical Derivation 5

        Introduction 7

        The Mathematical Model 11

        Analysis of the Mathematical Model 25

        Summary 27

        References 27

        Chapter 2 Forecasting Cash Flow: Mathematics of the Payout Ratio 29

        Introduction 31

        The Mathematics 32

        Forecasting Gross Cash Flow Is Incorrect 43

        Conclusion 44

        References 44

        Chapter 3 Using Regression Analysis 45

        Introduction 47

        Forecasting Costs and Expenses 48

        Performing Regression Analysis 51

        Use of Regression Statistics to Test the Robustness of the Relationship 52

        Problems with Regression Analysis for Forecasting Costs 63

        Using Regression Analysis to Forecast Sales 64

        Autocorrelation in Time Series Analysis 69

        Application of Regression Analysis to the Guideline Company (GC) Methods 69

        Summary 73

        References 74

        Appendix 3A The ANOVA Table (Table A3.1, Rows 28–32) 75

        Chapter 4 Annuity Discount Factors and the Gordon Model 79

        Introduction 81

        ADF with End-of-Year Cash Flows 83

        Midyear Cash Flows 91

        Starting Periods Other Than Year 1 93

        Periodic Perpetuity Factors (PPFs): Perpetuities for Periodic Cash Flows 101

        ADFs in Loan Mathematics 107

        Relationship of the Gordon Model to the Price/Earnings and Price/Sales Ratios 110

        The Bias in Annual (versus Monthly) Discounting Is Immaterial 113

        Conclusions 119

        References 121

        Appendix 4A Mathematical Appendix 123

        Appendix 4B Mathematical Appendix: Monthly ADFs 141

        Part II Calculating Discount Rates 145

        Chapter 5 Discount Rates as a Function of Log Size 149

        Research Included in the First Edition 151

        Table 5.1: Analysis of Historical Stock Returns 152

        Application of the Log Size Model 167

        Discussion of Models and Size Effects 181

        Industry Effects 191

        The Wedge between Public and Private Firm Valuations 192

        Satisfying Revenue Ruling 59-60 196

        Summary and Conclusions 198

        References 199

        Appendix 5A Automating Iteration Using Newton’s Method 203

        Appendix 5B Mathematical Appendix 207

        Appendix 5C Abbreviated Review and Use 211

        Chapter 6 Arithmetic versus Geometric Means: Empirical Evidence and Theoretical Issues 223

        Introduction 225

        Theoretical Superiority of the Arithmetic Mean 226

        Empirical Evidence of the Superiority of the Arithmetic Mean 227

        Indro and Lee Article 232

        References 233

        Chapter 7 An Iterative Valuation Approach 235

        Introduction 237

        Equity Valuation Method 237

        Invested Capital Approach 243

        Log Size 245

        Summary 245

        References 247

        Part III Adjusting for Control and Marketability 249

        Chapter 8 Adjusting for Levels of Control and Marketability 253

        Introduction 257

        The Value of Control and Adjusting for Level of Control 257

        Discount for Lack of Marketability (DLOM) 301

        Conclusion 358

        References 359

        Appendix 8A Mathematical Appendix 365

        Part IV Putting It All Together 375

        Chapter 9 Empirical Testing of Abrams’s Valuation Theory 377

        Introduction 379

        Table 9.1: Log Size for 1938–1986 380

        Table 9.2: Reconciliation to the IBA Database 382

        Calculation of DLOM 387

        Interpretation of the Error 400

        Conclusion 401

        References 401

        Chapter 10 Measuring Valuation Uncertainty and Error 403

        Introduction 405

        Measuring Valuation Uncertainty 406

        Measuring the Effects of Valuation Error 410

        Summary and Conclusions 422

        Reference 423

        Part V Litigation 425

        Chapter 11 Demonstrating Expert Bias 427

        Introduction 429

        Market Methods 429

        A Balanced DCF Valuation 432

        Summary 434

        Chapter 12 Lost Inventory and Lost Profits Damage Formulas in Litigation 435

        Introduction 437

        Commentary to Table 12.1: Sample Damage Calculations with VM = $95 438

        Table 12.1B: Lost Profits Formulas Based on EBITDA for Lost Sales on Inventory Never Produced 445

        When Reality May Vary with Our Assumptions 446

        Modification of Formulas for Wholesale and Retail Businesses 447

        Legal Treatment 447

        Summary 448

        Reference 448

        Part VI Valuing Esops and Buyouts of Partners and Shareholders 449

        Chapter 13 ESOPs: Measuring and Apportioning Dilution 451

        Introduction 453

        Definitions of Dilution 454

        Table 13.1: Calculation of Lifetime ESOP Costs 456

        The Direct Approach 457

        The Iterative Approach 466

        Summary 469

        References 474

        Appendix 13A Mathematical Appendix 475

        Chapter 14 The Trade-off in Selling to an ESOP versus an Outside Buyer 477

        Section 1: Introduction 479

        Section 2: Advantages and Disadvantages of Selling to an ESOP versus a Third Party 480

        Section 3: The Mathematics 481

        Section 4: Sample Calculations in the Tables 486

        Section 5: Conclusion 494

        References 494

        Chapter 15 Buyouts of Partners and Shareholders 497

        Introduction 499

        Table 15.1: Pre- and Post-Transaction Valuations 499

        Table 15.2: Dilution in FMV as a Result of the Partner Buyout 501

        Sharing the Dilution 503

        Conclusion 506

        Part VII Probabilistic Methods 507

        Chapter 16 Valuing Start-Ups 511

        Issues Unique to Start-Ups 513

        Organization of the Chapter 513

        Part 1: First Chicago Approach 514

        Venture Capital Valuation Approach 520

        Part 2: Debt Restructuring Study 521

        Part 3: Exponentially Declining Sales Growth Model 534

        References 536

        Chapter 17 Monte Carlo Risk Simulation, by Dr. Johnathan Mun 539

        What Is Monte Carlo Risk Simulation? 541

        Comparing Simulation with Traditional Analyses 543

        Running a Monte Carlo Simulation Using Risk Simulator 543

        Using Forecast Charts and Confidence Intervals 554

        Tornado and Sensitivity Tools in Simulation 556

        Sensitivity Analysis 563

        Distributional Fitting: Single Variable and Multiple Variables 567

        Getting the Risk Simulator Software 571

        Chapter 18 Real Options, by Dr. Johnathan Mun 573

        Part 1: Introduction to Real Options 575

        Part 2: Traditional Valuation Approaches 585

        Part 3: Application: Real Options SLS Software 597

        Glossary 617

        About the Author 621

        Index 623

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