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The Business Plan<br />

Conclusion<br />

Other Resources<br />

Internet Links<br />

Notes<br />

For Further Reading<br />

Chapter 15 - Financial Management of Risks<br />

What Went Wrong: Case Studies of Derivatives Debacles<br />

Size of the Derivatives Market and Widespread Use<br />

The Instruments<br />

How to Choose the Appropriate Hedge<br />

Summary and Final Recommendations<br />

Notes<br />

For Further Reading<br />

Chapter 16 - Business Valuation<br />

Three Approaches to Value<br />

Different Types of Buyers<br />

An Overview of the Business Valuation Process<br />

The Fundamental Position of the Firm<br />

Financial Statement Analysis<br />

Ratio Analysis<br />

Comparison to Industry Averages<br />

Valuation Methods<br />

Debt-Free Analysis<br />

Cost of Capital<br />

Adjustments to Earnings for Valuation Purposes<br />

Income Approach: Discounted Cash Flow Method<br />

Discount Rate for the Valuation Model<br />

Market Approach: Publicly Traded Guideline Companies Method<br />

Reconciliation of Valuation Methods<br />

Adjustment for Illiquidity<br />

Valuation Conclusion for Acme<br />

Valuing Minority Interests<br />

Business Valuation Standards<br />

Value Engineering<br />

Summary<br />

Notes<br />

For Further Reading<br />

Chapter 17 - Profitable Growth by Acquisition<br />

Definitions and Background<br />

Recent Trends and the Performance Record of Mergers and Acquisitions<br />

Anatomy of a Successful Acquirer: The Case of Cisco Systems Inc.<br />

Creating Value in Mergers and Acquisitions<br />

Some Practical Considerations

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