Control Premium
Short definition
A control premium is the amount paid above the minority market price to take control of the firm. Synergies, cash-flow control and dividend policy are the economic case for the premium.
Detailed explanation
A trading multiple is a minority price. The gap between a control DCF (strategy change in) and a minority DCF produces the premium. An unjustified premium is a transfer to the seller.
In squeeze-out and listing processes the method and basis of the premium are written in the report; “the sector is 30%” is not a universal rule.
Why it matters for the CFO
SPA price and squeeze-out need this split. The wrong premium hurts the minority or the buyer.
How to read it
Market cap 800, control value 1,000 → premium 25%. With no synergy, 25% is expensive.
Numerical example
Minority value 800 mn TL, control value 1,000 mn TL → control premium = 200 mn TL (25%).
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