Avantax, Inc. · GETTEX:3EV

Avantax — Blucora — Merger or Acquisition (August 2013)

14 slides from Avantax's merger presentation, Aug 1, 2013

  1. Slide 1: Introduction to Monoprice Acquisition Overview

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  2. Slide 2: Safe Harbor

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  3. Slide 3: Transaction Summary and Highlights

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  4. Slide 4: About Monoprice

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  5. Slide 5: Market Backdrop

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  6. Slide 6: Commitment to Product Quality and Customer Advocacy

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  7. Slide 7: Product Category Offerings

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  8. Slide 8: Differentiated Direct Model

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  9. Slide 9: Strong Financial Performance

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  10. Slide 10: Continued Growth Opportunities

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  11. Slide 11: Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Profile

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  12. Slide 12: Combined Company Overview

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  13. Slide 13: Pro Forma Non-GAAP Reconciliations

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  14. Slide 14: Footnotes

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