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. Modeling the future exit.

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Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have long been a cornerstone of corporate growth and strategy. Valuation is the process of determining the worth of a business, and it plays a pivotal role in M&A transactions. Why Market Value Matters in M&A Valuation is the cornerstone of any M&A transaction.

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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. As a part of the buy-side M&A process, once a buyer selects and decides to pursue an acquisition target, it is essential to reach a level of comfort that the business for sale has a reasonable chance of being successfully acquired.

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Once I started working in finance, I educated myself on different investment types, what effective budgeting really meant, and where I should be putting my money to maximize return and diversification. This stuff isn’t rocket science, but it’s also not intuitive! So you want to pursue a role in Private Equity and Growth Equity?

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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. Valuation lies at the heart of every successful M&A transaction, providing a framework to determine the worth of a target company.

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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. Highlight any involvement in M&A transactions, such as due diligence, financial analysis, deal structuring, or client advisory.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 7, 2024

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis: This is the most common valuation method involving discounting future cash flows back to their present value. As a business owner, understanding the financial ecosystem in which your company operates is crucial for making informed decisions.

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Cooley M&A

JULY 9, 2021

In a string of seminal decisions from 2017 through 2019 ( DFC Global , Dell and Aruba ), the Delaware Supreme Court re-shaped appraisal jurisprudence, in each case by overturning the Court of Chancery for failing to give adequate weight to deal price as the most reliable indicator of fair value. share, a 2.67% increase over the deal price.

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