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Company values are determined through intricate review of company ? nancials and hundreds of other documents, but in the end there must be a compelling investment thesis for a buyer to complete the transaction. Final company valuation re? ects the con? dence that a buyer “ has that an acquisition will contribute to future company earnings or return to private equity investors.

” advisors to help guide them through the long and challenging buyer to complete the transaction. Final company valuation

M&A process. Investment banks provide services to owners, re