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M&A Blog #19 – valuation (Leveraged Buy Out - LBO)

Francine Way

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.

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Go1 snaps up speed reading app Blinkist to expand in enterprise learning

TechCrunch: M&A

After raising $100 million at a valuation of over $2 billion last year, the Australian ed-tech startup Go1 is making an acquisition and getting some investment to expand its reach and technology to serve the market of corporate online learning. Blinkist’s last valuation was $160 million in 2018 , when it raised $18.8

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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. Build proforma income statement and balance sheet. Derive Free Cash Flow to Firm (FCFF).

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Why Accurate Financials are Key to Success in Buying, Selling, and Valuing Businesses

How2Exit

With a background in finance and accounting from his time at Deloitte, Ryan has built his expertise in business valuation. He is the founder of Peak Business Valuation, a firm dedicated to providing independent third-party valuation services for SBA lenders and individuals.

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Exit Planning Through an Investment Banker’s Lens

Focus Investment Banking

Corporate structure Whether youre a C-Corp or S-Corp can affect taxes at sale. Clean Up the Financials Five years of clear, consistent books build trustno formal audit needed, just detail. Consistently book expenses to the appropriate line item. These are called addbacks, and are extremely important to valuation.

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Unveiling the Secrets of Main Street M&A: Insider Tips from M&A Veteran Carl Allen

How2Exit

Carl later transitioned from billion-dollar corporate deals to acquiring and selling smaller businesses, marking a shift towards Main Street M&A. rn Key Takeaways: rn rn rn The transition from corporate to Main Street M&A involves a significant emphasis on seller psychology and building rapport with business owners.

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Highlights From the 2022 Berkeley Fall Forum on Corporate Governance

Cooley M&A

On November 8 and 9, Cooley and the Berkeley Center for Law and Business presented the 2022 Berkeley Fall Forum on Corporate Governance. Discussions covered trends and lessons from financial transactions and corporate strategy in the volatile 2022 environment and insights into the year ahead.