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M&A Blog #11 – buy-side acquisition

Francine Way

Thus far in the last 10 blog posts, we have discussed what M&A is, its success metrics, types of acquirers and value creations, capital structure, debt, and equity. In Blog #02 of the M&A series, we discussed SWOT analysis. and (4) support long-term business strategy. Any unions?

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M&A Blog #24 - Merger Relative Valuation

Francine Way

It has been roughly three years since my last blog post at the completion of my fellowship. To pick up where we last left off with valuation, I will cover the topic of a Merger Relative Valuation in this blog post and move on to other non-valuation topics from here. Time certainly did fly by when one was having fun.

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The Rise of Strategic M&A

Sun Acquisitions

The rise of strategic M&A is being driven by several factors, including the increasing pace of change, the need for companies to grow and innovate, and the availability of financing. M&A can allow companies to access new markets, technologies, and customers quickly. Why Strategic M&A?

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M&A Blog #20 – valuation (Dividend Discount Model - DDM)

Francine Way

For this valuation post, I wanted to talk about a valuation method that is making its way out of academia and into the real world, a method that is gaining popularity in the world of portfolio management. The major steps of DDM are: Deriving the proper discount rate (rate of return). Deciding on a forecast horizon (holding period).

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M&A: A Strategic Tool for Supercharged Growth

Sun Acquisitions

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) have become famous for achieving these goals. While organic growth is always an option, M&A can provide a shortcut to market expansion, giving companies a significant edge. What is M&A? M&A refers to the consolidation of companies through mergers and acquisitions.

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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. Essentially, it is a way to value a company based on cash generated from operation, taking into account all major expenses.

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Mergers that Matter: Creating Value and Driving Growth Through M&A

Sun Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have always been a powerful tool for companies to grow and expand. In the future, M&A activity is expected to remain strong, driven by several key trends: Technological innovation: Companies increasingly seek M&A to acquire new technologies and capabilities.

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