This Case is about Entrepreneurship, Finance, International
Publication Date: 04/30/1999
In less than six months, Childtime determined to make an offer to buy OLC. OLC’s CEO must decide the best way to approach the forthcoming discussions. This study further explains private company purchase discussions, valuation concerns, and the North American supplement instruction sector. Comprehensive comparables are provided as Sylvan Learning Systems and Corporate Family Solutions for such companies. The case provides the opportunity to implement numerous valuation techniques including discounted cash flow, and multiples based on trades and similar companies.
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