T his book presents a comprehensive approach to corporate valuation. It treats in detail the valuation of mergers, acquisitions and leverage buyouts, and the assessment of recapitalization and restructuring plans. It contains valuation procedures and examples for the different types of transactions and contractual arrangements commonly encountered in practice. It also discusses the theoretical underpinnings and the research evidence that justifies the recommended procedures. The book is intended as the core text for corporate valuation and entrepreneurial finance courses taught to finance majors in undergraduate and MBA programs, and as a reference source for professionals involved in transaction valuation.