Summary of Precedent Transactions Analysis Steps 76 Step I. Select the Universe of Comparable Acquisitions 79 Screen for Comparable Acquisitions 79 Examine Other Considerations 80 Step II. Locate the Necessary Deal-Related and Financial Information 82 Public Targets 82 Private Targets 85 Summary of Primary SEC Filings in M&A Transactions 86 Step III. Spread Key Statistics, Ratios, and Transaction Multiples 88 Calculation of Key Financial Statistics and Ratios 88 Calculation of Key Transaction Multiples 94 Step IV. Benchmark the Comparable Acquisitions 98 Step V. Determine Valuation 98 Key Pros and Cons 99 Illustrative Precedent Transaction Analysis for ValueCo 100 Step I. Select the Universe of Comparable Acquisitions 100 Step II. Locate the Necessary Deal-Related and Financial Information 101 Step III. Spread Key Statistics, Ratios, and Transaction Multiples 103 Step IV. Benchmark the Comparable Acquisitions 111 Step V. Determine Valuation