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When goodwill turns bad Management teams love doing big mergers and acquisitions deals, says John Stepek. But investors should beware the hangovers that often follow.

Goodwill is the difference between the acquired company's fair value and the actual price paid. Say Company A buys Company B for £10m. The fair value of Company B's assets is £8m.