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This highly accessible and authoritative book, written by experienced investment bankers, explains how to perform essential valuation work in finance. Drawing on over 30 years of combined experience and insights from various professionals, it addresses a gap in finance literature that often emphasizes theory over practical application. The focus is on primary valuation methodologies used on Wall Street, including comparable companies, precedent transactions, DCF, LBO analysis, and M&A analysis. Mastering these methodologies is crucial for students aiming for careers in investment banks, private equity firms, or hedge funds. Designed to reflect current market conditions, the book introduces these methodologies through a step-by-step approach, building a chronological knowledge base. It defines key terms and financial concepts, provides an overview of LBO fundamentals, and outlines an organized M&A sale process. New coverage includes M&A buy-side analytical tools, addressing both qualitative factors like buyer motivations and technical financial assessments. Additionally, it features a comprehensive analysis of merger consequences, including accretion/dilution and balance sheet effects, along with challenging end-of-chapter questions to reinforce learning. This University edition, complete with an instructor's companion site, is an essential resource for those seeking to understand valuation, M&A, and corporate finance in the