Description
Book SynopsisGain the competitive edge by conducting a valuation of your company every yearâquickly, accurately, and inexpensively
Business leaders who know their companyâs value at any given moment are more likely to seize the competitive edgeâespecially these days, when adding digital capabilities can dramatically affect value. But most businesses drop the ball because traditional valuation is complex, time-consuming, and expensive.
Not anymore. Reed Phillips, Chairman of Oaklins International, one of the worldâs largest mid-market M&A firms, lays out a straightforward method for gaining a clear understanding of your companyâs current value in a fraction of the time and at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods. He walks you through three easy steps:
- Identify the key value drivers behind the companyâs value and rate them to develop a Value Driver Score.
- Perform a careful examination of comparable businesses, including their market-rate multiples for
Table of Contents
Foreword by Mike Perlis
Acknowledgments
PART ONE: GETTING READY
CHAPTER 1 Why Valuation Matters
CHAPTER 2 Understanding Traditional Valuation
CHAPTER Preparing Your Company for QuickValue
PART TWO: DISCOVER YOUR VALUE IN THREE STEPS
CHAPTER 4 Step 1. Find and Rate Your Value Drivers
CHAPTER 5 Step 2. Determine Your Multiples Range
CHAPTER 6 Step 3. Calculate Your Value
PART THREE: USING QUICKVALUE
CHAPTER 7 Special Situations
CHAPTER 8 Private Equity CEOs
CHAPTER 9 Guiding Your Strategy
CHAPTER 10 Selling Your Company
EPILOGUE The Company You Are Now
APPENDIX 1 Income Statement Adjustments
APPENDIX 2 Resources for Finding Your Industry’s
Public and Private Multiples
APPENDIX 3 Additional Resources
Notes
Index
