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. The major steps of DCF are: Identify extraordinary, unusual, non-recurring items from the target’s 10-Ks and 10-Qs.

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Francine Way

JULY 11, 2017

Access to credible sources of information such as SEC EDGAR database , Treasury.gov , OECD GDP Forecast , Mergent Online, S&P Capital IQ, Hoovers, ValueLine, Yahoo Finance , MarketWatch , and Damodaran Online. For a private company, these statements will be provided by the target company (assuming non-hostile takeover environment).

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 3, 2023

It can be useful for certain companies, such as power and utility firms and midstream (pipeline) operators in oil & gas … …but it’s also much harder to set up and use than a standard DCF. The basic set of steps looks like this: Step 1: Forecast Revenue and Expenses This is the same as in any other 3-statement model or DCF.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

Whether you're contemplating a full exit, raising growth capital, or simply planning ahead, understanding your companys valuation is foundational to making informed strategic decisions. Two buyers may value the same company very differently based on their strategic priorities, synergies, and capital structure.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 29, 2024

Project Finance Definition: “Project Finance” refers to acquisitions, debt/equity financings, and new developments of capital-intensive infrastructure assets that provide essential utilities and services. Outside of LBOs, this Exit Value or Terminal Value concept is widely used in other corporate finance analyses, such as the DCF model.

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Devensoft

AUGUST 22, 2023

The Enterprise Value Calculator: An Overview The Enterprise Value Calculator is a sophisticated tool designed to assess the true value of a company by considering its financial performance, market position, and growth potential. This includes financial statements such as the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 19, 2023

More differences emerge when you compare long-only hedge funds to long-only asset management: Investment Analysis and Financial Modeling You complete similar analyses and financial models at any “fundamental” firm ( long/short equity , long-only, activist , event-driven , etc.).

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