Francine Way

JULY 11, 2017

Just as any home appraiser or credit officer does before going through the analytical exercise to produce a score for a home or a borrower, valuation professionals go through several steps of preparation before the actual exercise of producing a number that can be used as a value of a company. A 5- or 10- year historical data is preferable.

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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. The major steps of DCF are: Identify extraordinary, unusual, non-recurring items from the target’s 10-Ks and 10-Qs.

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Sun Acquisitions

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Valuation lies at the heart of every successful M&A transaction, providing a framework to determine the worth of a target company. Valuation techniques in M&A involve a comprehensive assessment of financial, operational, and market factors. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis is a commonly used income-based valuation technique.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 7, 2024

One aspect that is often talked about and significantly impacts the business landscape is the relationship between interest rates, private equity groups, and business valuations. Impact on Business Valuations: The fluctuation in interest rates not only influences PE activities but also affects how businesses are valued.

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RKJ Partners

AUGUST 6, 2017

In our latest blog installment, we define and outline the key elements involved in valuing a target company. 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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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.

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