Regression analysis as a valuation model : A case study of North American and European construction industry mergers and acquisitions

During a company acquisition, one of the advising investment banks’ prime tasks is to valuate the target company. The potential value of the company is usually presented during a pitch when the investment bank try to convince the company owners that they should be chosen to advise on the sale. There...

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Main Authors: Broström, Oskar, Larsson, Marcus
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Language:English
Published: KTH, Matematisk statistik 2015
Online Access:http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-170152
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spelling ndltd-UPSALLA1-oai-DiVA.org-kth-1701522015-07-05T04:49:49ZRegression analysis as a valuation model : A case study of North American and European construction industry mergers and acquisitionsengRegressions analys av värderingsmodeller : En studie av förvärv inom byggbranschen i Nordamerika och EuropaBroström, OskarLarsson, MarcusKTH, Matematisk statistikKTH, Matematisk statistik2015During a company acquisition, one of the advising investment banks’ prime tasks is to valuate the target company. The potential value of the company is usually presented during a pitch when the investment bank try to convince the company owners that they should be chosen to advise on the sale. There are numerous factors affecting the company value, both internal such as revenues and earnings, and external factors like taxes and the region of origin. When presenting this indicative valuation to a prospective client, can multiple linear regression analysis provide a more accurate valuation than the Comparable Companies Valuation model, and how well does it fit the needs of the investment bank? These matters are investigated by using a robust regression model based on the factors mentioned above, and the appropriateness of the model is discussed with a professional from the financial industry. The thesis concludes in that the regression model indeed provides better accuracy than the Comparable Companies Valuation model, but that it is not suitable for all clients. Student thesisinfo:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesistexthttp://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-170152TRITA-MAT-K ; 2015:09application/pdfinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
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description During a company acquisition, one of the advising investment banks’ prime tasks is to valuate the target company. The potential value of the company is usually presented during a pitch when the investment bank try to convince the company owners that they should be chosen to advise on the sale. There are numerous factors affecting the company value, both internal such as revenues and earnings, and external factors like taxes and the region of origin. When presenting this indicative valuation to a prospective client, can multiple linear regression analysis provide a more accurate valuation than the Comparable Companies Valuation model, and how well does it fit the needs of the investment bank? These matters are investigated by using a robust regression model based on the factors mentioned above, and the appropriateness of the model is discussed with a professional from the financial industry. The thesis concludes in that the regression model indeed provides better accuracy than the Comparable Companies Valuation model, but that it is not suitable for all clients.
author Broström, Oskar
Larsson, Marcus
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Larsson, Marcus
Regression analysis as a valuation model : A case study of North American and European construction industry mergers and acquisitions
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title Regression analysis as a valuation model : A case study of North American and European construction industry mergers and acquisitions
title_short Regression analysis as a valuation model : A case study of North American and European construction industry mergers and acquisitions
title_full Regression analysis as a valuation model : A case study of North American and European construction industry mergers and acquisitions
title_fullStr Regression analysis as a valuation model : A case study of North American and European construction industry mergers and acquisitions
title_full_unstemmed Regression analysis as a valuation model : A case study of North American and European construction industry mergers and acquisitions
title_sort regression analysis as a valuation model : a case study of north american and european construction industry mergers and acquisitions
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