Francine Way

JULY 12, 2017

Calculate cost of debt, cost of equity, and weighted average cost of capital (WACC). For interest income and expense, I prefer to state them as percentages of the average debt balance of the last two years. It is a good practice to verify the intended debt-vs-total-capital balance post-transaction when possible.

Discounted Cash Flow 130

Discounted Cash Flow Valuation M&A DCF 130

Francine Way

JULY 11, 2017

To perform this analysis, the following are needed: A peer group of 5 or more similar businesses: Can be obtained from sources such as S&P Capital IQ report; or individual research. Information listed in the DCF analysis: See the items listed under DCF above.

Valuation 130

Valuation M&A DCF Financial Statement 130

Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 7, 2024

Cost of Leveraged Buyouts: PE firms often use leveraged buyouts (LBOs) to acquire companies, relying heavily on debt financing. Lower interest rates make this debt cheaper, enabling PE firms to execute more buyouts or bid higher for target companies. This market trend can raise the comparative value of similar businesses.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Valuation Equities Business 52

RKJ Partners

AUGUST 6, 2017

In our latest blog installment, we define and outline the key elements involved in valuing a target company. Below are the six recognized methodologies with short explanations of each: Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis: This analysis derives an ‘intrinsic’ value of a company. What is Valuation?

M&A 40

M&A Valuation Mergers and Acquisitions Discounted Cash Flow 40

Wizenius

JUNE 5, 2023

In this blog post, we will highlight five essential keywords that you should incorporate into your resume to increase your chances of getting those sought-after investment banking interview calls. Valuations: Demonstrate your expertise in valuations, as it is a fundamental skill for investment banking professionals.

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 52