Sun Acquisitions

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) play a vital role in shaping the business landscape, enabling companies to expand, diversify, and gain a competitive edge. This approach relies on analyzing the market value of comparable publicly traded companies, known as guideline companies or multiples.

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Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have long been a cornerstone of corporate growth and strategy. Comparable Company Analysis (CCA): CCA involves comparing the target company to similar publicly traded companies. DCF provides an intrinsic value perspective, considering the target company’s unique financial characteristics.

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Lake Country Advisors

AUGUST 8, 2024

Market Capitalization Market capitalization is one of the simplest and most commonly used methods for valuing a publicly traded company. Example Scenario: Suppose XYZ Corp is a publicly traded technology company with 50 million shares outstanding, and the current share price is $20.

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Francine Way

JULY 20, 2017

Thus far, we have covered four popular valuation methods in M&A (DCF, Comparable Company, Precedent Transaction, and LBO) and one less known one that is making its way out of the academic realm into the business world (Dividend Discount Method, DDM). This is a useful method for a company evaluating a strategic acquisition.

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Peak Frameworks

MAY 2, 2024

Notable Examples Several high-profile vertical mergers have reshaped industries, such as the acquisition of Pixar by Disney , integrating content creation with distribution channels, and Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods , linking retail distribution with a leading online platform.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Mispriced Companies and Assets – Some mature healthcare firms trade at low valuation multiples , often because the market misunderstands their contracts, revenue, or track record. PE firms view these companies as especially appealing since low multiples mean they can use higher debt percentages to fund the acquisitions.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

For example, a high-growth SaaS company with 90%+ gross margins and low churn might command a 610x ARR multiple, while a slower-growing legacy software business might trade at 35x EBITDA. A company growing 40%+ annually will often command a premium multiple, particularly if growth is organic and not overly reliant on paid acquisition.

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