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M&A Blog #16 – valuation (Discounted Cash Flow)

Francine Way

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. Derive Free Cash Flow to Firm (FCFF).

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M&A Blog #14 – valuation (roles, types, equity & enterprise values)

Francine Way

Do they have the cash of debt/equity capacity to bid aggressively? The differences between the two are: Equity Value: This is the residual value to common shareholders after all debts and secured liabilities are repaid, also known as market value, offer value, shareholders’ interests, and market capitalization.

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M&A Blog #15 – valuation (tools and data preparation)

Francine Way

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) i s 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. longer-term loans (term loans, senior bonds, unsecured debts), and (small portion of) cash on hand.

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Buy Side M&A Blog Series - Vol 7 - Valuing The Target

RKJ Partners

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?

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Understanding the Impact of Interest Rates on Private Equity and Business Valuations

Focus Investment Banking

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.

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Power-Up Your Resume: Essential Investment Banking Keywords

Wizenius

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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Creating an M&A Playbook with ChatGPT as Your Consultant

Midaxo

The rest of the blog consists almost entirely of questions and prompts that were posed to ChatGPT to obtain answers on how to create a company-specific M&A playbook. Financial due diligence : Analyze the target’s financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

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