Lake Country Advisors

AUGUST 8, 2024

Accurate and appropriate valuation is one of the pillars of maximizing the profits from a business sale. Adjust for Differences: Make necessary adjustments to account for differences between the target company and the comparables, such as growth rates or profit margins.

Valuation 97

Valuation Discounted Cash Flow S&P DCF Analysis 97

Francine Way

JULY 12, 2017

As I mentioned in my last post, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) is a valuation method that uses free cash flow projections, a discount rate, and a growth rate to find the present value estimate of a potential investment. Essentially, it is a way to value a company based on cash generated from operation, taking into account all major expenses.

Discounted Cash Flow 130

Discounted Cash Flow Valuation M&A DCF 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Plausible Unit Economics – Many growth companies lose money early on, but there must be a path to profitability. That said, you are most likely to get a mix of basic accounting/valuation questions, some IRR math questions , and a few growth/VC-specific questions: Q: Why are liquidation preferences common in growth equity deals?

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Equities Capital Valuation 59