Book value per share is often used as a starting point for:

A) Share valuation models.
B) Merger negotiations.
C) Price setting for public utilities.
D) Loan contracts.
E) All of these.

Book value per share is a fundamental measure often used as a starting point in various financial contexts, including share valuation models, merger negotiations, price setting for public utilities, and loan contracts. It provides a baseline value of a company on a per-share basis, calculated from financial statements, which can be useful in these diverse applications.