(Question 1) When trying to decide what price to pay for a PRIVATE FIRM, what role does the book values of the PRIVATE FIRM play in its evaluation.
(Question 2) What role does the current management who are considered not very competent play in the valuation of the PRIVATE FIRM
(Question 3) What role does the price-to-earnings ratio for PUBLICLY traded firms play in the valuation of the private firm
(Question 4) What role does the market value as a percentage of sales analysis for PUBLICLY traded firms play in the valuation of the private firm