Francine Way

JUNE 22, 2020

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. Negative equity balance.

Valuation 130

Valuation M&A Mergers Mergers and Acquisitions 130

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.

Valuation 130

Valuation M&A DCF Financial Statement 130

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. Calculate the Equity Value and the per-share Equity Value - this number would serve as the base case share price valuation.

Discounted Cash Flow 130

Discounted Cash Flow Valuation M&A DCF 130

Francine Way

JULY 8, 2017

Peaked market valuations: When market cycle peaks or an industry fully matures, it may be advantageous for shareholders to cash out. Regardless of the base reason(s), the current owners and management of a company looking for a new owner should seek to: Maximize return on investment for current owners.

M&A 130

M&A Acquisitions Sale Investment 130

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.

Mergers and Acquisitions 59

Mergers and Acquisitions Valuation Mergers Acquisitions 59

Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Valuation is the process of determining the worth of a business, and it plays a pivotal role in M&A transactions. In this blog post, we will dive into different market value methods and strategies used in M&A, shedding light on the secrets to successful M&A transactions.

Mergers and Acquisitions 59

Mergers and Acquisitions Valuation M&A Mergers 59

Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 10, 2025

Corporate structure Whether youre a C-Corp or S-Corp can affect taxes at sale. Optimize Working Capital (One Year Ahead) What It Is: Net Working Capital (NWC) is Current assets minus current liabilities (A/R + Inventory A/P + Accrued Expenses), excluding cash, which you keep (in a typical cash-free, debt-free transaction).

Investment 52

Investment Book-building Sale Business 52