How2Exit

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Steve is passionate about helping people understand the financials of a business and empowering them to make a positive impact. He explains the concept of open book management and how it can demystify financials for employees. rn Steve and Ron discuss the challenges faced by businesses and the need to build a great company.

Business 130

Business Book-building Accountant Education 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 8, 2023

If you want to work in the most cyclical role in the finance industry, it’s hard to beat commodity hedge funds. Many of the largest hedge funds put commodity trading within their global macro strategies , but plenty of smaller funds, banks, and desks make it a separate category or focus on commodities within their macro strategies.

Funds 119

Funds Finance Finance Trading 119

How2Exit

AUGUST 22, 2023

It requires thorough due diligence, negotiations, and building relationships with sellers. Networking and relationships: Building relationships with business owners looking to exit is crucial in the acquisition process. Financial planning and securing funding are essential aspects of the acquisition process.

Financial Analysis 130

Financial Analysis Acquisitions Business Investment 130

Focus Investment Banking

MAY 23, 2024

Overall, 49% of the deals died for financial reasons and 51% died for non-financial reasons. Drilling down into specifics, 19% of the deals died because the transaction couldn’t get financed; 17% died because the quality of earnings report, which is typically funded by the buyer, came back with substantially lower EBITDA; and 12.8%

Business 52

Business Book-building Profitability Sale 52

Francine Way

JULY 12, 2017

Add back / remove the extraordinary, unusual, non-recurring items to historical income statement to normalize the statement. Derive proforma assumptions from the target’s normalized historical statements. Build proforma income statement and balance sheet. Derive Free Cash Flow to Firm (FCFF).

Discounted Cash Flow 130

Discounted Cash Flow Valuation M&A DCF 130

How2Exit

AUGUST 28, 2023

Initially starting his career in traditional finance as an investment analyst, Beylin eventually ventured into entrepreneurship, selling alternative data to hedge funds. rn One area where due diligence is crucial is in the financial aspect of a business. rn Legal due diligence is another critical area that should not be overlooked.

Mergers and Acquisitions 130

Mergers and Acquisitions M&A Business Acquisitions 130

How2Exit

MARCH 23, 2023

Joe has written a best-selling book, The Ex-Entrepreneur's Playbook, to help online business owners get the maximum value and the best deal structure when they seek their own incredible exit. This is a list of all the items that are used to fund the business, such as car leases, cell phone coverages, and Netflix accounts.

M&A 130

M&A Business Book-building Sale 130