Market Size & M&A
What is the size of the U.S. valuation industry market in 2024?
$2.8 billion
Which valuation method uses future cash flows?
Income Approach / Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
What technology is now creating an “AI Premium”?
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Which planet has the most moons in our solar system?
Saturn
Who is the main character in The Alchemist?
Santiago
What was the total U.S. M&A deal value in 2024?
$1.8 trillion
Which valuation method compares businesses using EBITDA or revenue multiples?
Market Approach
What type of software is growing rapidly in valuation?
Valuation software
What is the only body part that is fully grown from birth?
The eyes.
What war did Gatsby fight in?
World War I
What percentage of global M&A activity belongs to the United States?
54%
Which valuation method calculates assets minus liabilities?
Asset Approach
How much global private equity dry powder existed in 2024?
$2.62 trillion
What is the fourth state of matter called, after the states of gas, liquid and solid?
Plasma
Which ministry spreads propaganda and lies?
Ministry of Truth
How much did U.S. M&A deal value increase year-over-year in 2024?
12%
A 3-point change in the discount rate can change DCF valuation by approximately what percentage?
±30%
Which region holds 63% of global PE dry powder?
North America
What is the name of the empire that ruled the Middle East from 883 to 627 BC?
The Assyrian Empire
Who is Merlin’s dragon mentor?
Kilgharrah
What was the peak U.S. M&A boom value in 2021?
$3.6 trillion
Which valuation approach is best for asset-heavy firms and holding companies?
Asset Approach
What is expected to surpass $2 trillion in 2025?
U.S. deal value / M&A deal value
What was the first ever toy to be advertised on television?
Mr. Potato Head
Who betrayed Harry Potter’s parents to Voldemort?
Peter Pettigrew