If a target is privately held, general stock market conditions will not affect the amount that an acquirer has to pay for a foreign target.

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General stock market conditions can indirectly affect the valuation of privately held companies, including foreign targets, as they influence overall economic sentiment, investor behavior, and the availability of financing, which can in turn impact the amount an acquirer has to pay.

If a Target Is Privately Held, General Stock Market Conditions