CTP Due Diligence & Valuation

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of due diligence in turnaround situations?

Accepted Answer

To thoroughly assess the company's financial condition, operations, and viability

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To determine the company's stock price

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To complete regulatory filings

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To prepare marketing materials

Question 2

Which valuation method considers a company's expected future cash flows?

Accepted Answer

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis

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Book value method

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Replacement cost method

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Historical cost method

Question 3

What is a 13-week cash flow forecast used for?

Accepted Answer

To predict short-term cash needs and identify potential liquidity crises

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To plan annual revenue targets

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To calculate long-term investment returns

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To estimate five-year growth rates

Question 4

What is enterprise value in the context of company valuation?

Accepted Answer

The total value of a company including debt and equity minus cash

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Only the market capitalization of the company

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The book value of all physical assets

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The total revenue of the company

Question 5

Why is accounts receivable analysis important in turnaround due diligence?

Accepted Answer

To assess the collectibility of outstanding receivables and true cash conversion

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To count the number of customers

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To determine employee productivity

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To calculate marketing ROI

Question 6

What does 'going concern value' mean?

Accepted Answer

The value of a business assuming it will continue operating

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The value of assets sold in a forced liquidation

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The historical purchase price of the company

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The amount of outstanding debt