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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.

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Top DCF Modeling Courses for Aspiring Finance Professionals

OfficeHours

The discounted cash flow analysis, commonly referred to as the DCF, along with the Leverage Buyout Analysis, commonly referred to as the LBO, are some of the most commonly used and complex financial modeling techniques on the Street today.

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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. I will discuss general tools and credible sources of information that a valuation professional can use for the analysis.

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

Francine Way

These concepts will be very important in the next few posts as we discussed the specifics of different valuation methods such as Discounted Cash Flows, Comparable Company, Precedent Transaction, Dividend Discount Model, and more. We have also discussed the differences between equity value and enterprise value.

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05-19-2023 Newsletter: TONIGHT ONLY: $99 Buyside Starter Kit

OfficeHours

Learn to interpret anonymous blog critiques as a tool for professional success. A Few Reads to Digest Valuation Simplified: How Discounted Cash Flow Modeling Drives Financial Analysis Harness Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) modeling for financial analysis. Use forum feedback for career advancement.

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The Role of Investment Banking Courses in Career Progression

OfficeHours

You can start learning about WHY bankers utilize analyses like discounted cash flow, leveraged buyout, and comparable companies, rather than learning just how to execute them. You are meant to put in the work in order to become the best finance mind that can eventually lead you to a coveted buyside role.

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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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