Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to valuation -- Estimating discount rates -- Measuring cash flows -- Forecasting cash flows -- Equity discounted cash flow models -- Firm valuation models -- Relative valuation: first principles -- Equity multiples -- Value multiples -- Cash, cross holdings, and other assets -- Employee equity options and compensation -- The value of intangibles -- The value of control -- The value of liquidity -- The value of synergy -- The value of transparency -- The cost of distress -- Closing thoughts.

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