Precedent Transaction Analysis

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What it means

Value using multiples paid in actual M&A deals for similar companies.

Why it matters

Includes a control premium — the price a strategic buyer would pay.

How to calculate — with Cawan's Shoes

Median deal EV/Revenue × your Revenue. Cawan's: $500M rev × 2.2x = $1.1B.

What's at stake if you ignore this

Ignoring cycle timing distorts multiples up or down 30%+.