Lake Country Advisors

AUGUST 8, 2024

Accurate and appropriate valuation is one of the pillars of maximizing the profits from a business sale. However, company valuation isn’t as simple as slapping a price on your business. It’s a delicate balancing act, as inaccurate valuations have polarizing consequences.

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Francine Way

JULY 14, 2017

As I mentioned in my valuation preparation post , Precedent Transaction is a valuation method that uses the price paid for similar businesses in the past as indicators to a company’s value. The 1st step in Precedent Transaction is to derive the appropriate market multiples (or range of multiples) and control premium for the valuation.

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Francine Way

JULY 19, 2017

Thus far, we have discussed five valuation methods: DCF, Comparable Company, Precedent Transaction, LBO, and Dividend Discount Model (DDM). So, a good valuation model has to take into account the possibilities of a variable having multiple values along with each value’s probability of occurring.

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MergersCorp M&A International

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

A common approach to valuation is to consider the fee structure: AMCs may charge a percentage of AUM (often ranging from 0.5% Valuation Methods When it comes to the actual valuation, several methods can be employed: Comparable Company Analysis (Comps): This method involves comparing the AMC to similar firms in the industry.

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Francine Way

JULY 17, 2017

Thus far, we have discussed three common valuation methods that most strategic and financial acquirers use when valuing a company for acquisitions or investments. This current post about Leveraged Buy Out (LBO) is about a valuation method used by a very specific type of financial acquirer: private equity (PE) firms.

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How2Exit

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

It is important to be proactive and persistent in your search for a suitable acquisition opportunity. By using a combination of these approaches, you can increase your chances of finding a suitable acquisition opportunity. It is also important to be proactive and persistent in the negotiation process.

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Successful Acquisitions

MARCH 2, 2023

In order to adequately discuss value, it is first necessary to understand how value is determined and what theoretical valuation approaches have to do with the practical realities of closing deals. Valuations come in many forms and there are a number of approaches to arriving at a company’s value. sales or 7x EBITDA.

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Wizenius

JUNE 5, 2023

M&A (Merger and Acquisitions): As an investment banking professional, showcasing your experience and knowledge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is crucial. Valuations: Demonstrate your expertise in valuations, as it is a fundamental skill for investment banking professionals. Let's dive in!

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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

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Technical Questions – You could get standard questions about accounting and valuation or VC-specific questions about cap tables, key metrics in your industry, or how to value startups. Q: What’s the difference between pre-money and post-money valuations? Q: Which current startup would you invest in?

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RKJ Partners

AUGUST 6, 2017

As investment bankers, RKJ Partners possesses a breadth of knowledge and experience in advising buyers on business acquisitions. What is Valuation? Valuation can be simply defined as the process of assigning an estimated dollar amount or range to the worth of an item, good, or service.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Valuations are high, the returns depend on future growth, and deals are for primary capital , i.e., new cash the business needs. Many of these firms use debt to fund deals, and they complete bolt-on acquisitions for portfolio companies. They earn returns primarily from growth via acquisitions and organic sources.

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Cooley M&A

JULY 9, 2021

The Regal appraisal proceeding arose from Cineworld’s acquisition of Regal Entertainment Group in February 2018. Selected Appraisal Decisions Since Aruba Using Valuation Method Other than Deal Price. Adjustments to Deal Price for Changes to Value Between Signing and Closing.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Note that while Leveraged Finance is technically in “capital markets,” it is closer to groups like M&A because most of the work relates to funding for acquisitions and leveraged buyouts. Yes, ECM/DCM beats options such as the Big 4 firms, small PE/VC firms, corporate banking, corporate finance, valuation firms, etc.

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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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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 19, 2023

Metals & Mining Investment Banking Definition: In metals & mining investment banking, professionals advise companies that find, produce, and distribute base metals, bulk commodities, and precious metals on debt and equity issuances and mergers and acquisitions. What Do You Do as an Analyst or Associate in the Group?

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