How2Exit

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Buying an existing business can provide an entrepreneur with a customer base, a proven business model, existing infrastructure, immediate revenue and profits, and experienced employees. An existing business may also be generating revenue and profits, which can provide a source of income and a return on investment.

Business 130

Business Negotiation DCF Acquisitions 130

Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 7, 2024

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis: This is the most common valuation method involving discounting future cash flows back to their present value. Focus on margins and bottom line profitability, even if its at the expense of lower revenue. Stability and methodical growth is seen is a positive characteristic.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Valuation Equities Business 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Most companies are already profitable, the potential returns are lower, and there’s usually a large secondary component (i.e., Financial Modeling: Like private equity, 3-statement models are common, as are valuations and DCF models , but LBO models are less common since not all deals use debt. Many hedge funds also joined the party.

Private Equity 105

Private Equity Equities Capital Portfolio 105

Devensoft

AUGUST 22, 2023

By considering all relevant financial factors, the Enterprise Value Calculator allows you to gauge a company’s ability to generate future cash flows and assess its potential for growth and profitability. Discount Rates Discount rates are used in the DCF method to determine the present value of future cash flows.

M&A 52

M&A Valuation Utilities Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 19, 2023

Long-Only Hedge Fund Definition: A long-only hedge fund buys securities to earn a profit when they increase in price, and it does not bet against securities by borrowing to sell them in advance; the fund might invest in stocks, bonds, derivatives, structured products, and almost anything else. hiring MDs to analyze biotech companies).

Funds 52

Funds Asset Management Management Equities 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Pharmacies are closer to retail companies; nursing facilities are like REITs or real estate; small physicians’ practices are like consulting firms; and HCIT companies could be more like software or IT services firms. Interview Guide : There’s a DCF case study based on Attendo AB, a healthcare facility company in Sweden.

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Healthcare Equities Middle Market 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

If you haven’t worked with high-growth companies in banking or consulting, think of other cases where you had to do a deep dive into a company’s operations or economics to build a model or make a recommendation and use this to support your interest. You could still use a DCF , but it would have to go far into the future (e.g.,

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Equities Capital Valuation 59