Subject category:
Finance, Accounting and Control
Published by:
Darden Business Publishing
Length: 12 pages
Data source: Field research
Abstract
This case concerns an entrepreneur who must decide whether to sell his small distribution company. The case explores several issues for class discussion, including (1) valuation of a private company, (2) assessing the entrepreneur’s perspective and alternatives, (3) deal structuring (including earnouts), (4) risks and their effect on value, and (5) advice from a banker’s perspective.
Location:
Industry:
Size:
USD30 million in sales
Other setting(s):
1995
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Abstract
This case concerns an entrepreneur who must decide whether to sell his small distribution company. The case explores several issues for class discussion, including (1) valuation of a private company, (2) assessing the entrepreneur’s perspective and alternatives, (3) deal structuring (including earnouts), (4) risks and their effect on value, and (5) advice from a banker’s perspective.
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Location:
Industry:
Size:
USD30 million in sales
Other setting(s):
1995