Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 7, 2024

One aspect that is often talked about and significantly impacts the business landscape is the relationship between interest rates, private equity groups, and business valuations. Impact on Business Valuations: The fluctuation in interest rates not only influences PE activities but also affects how businesses are valued.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Valuation Equities Business 52

Devensoft

AUGUST 22, 2023

Navigating M&A valuations with precision is paramount for informed decision-making. Our guide equips you with step-by-step instructions on employing the Enterprise Value Calculator effectively, complete with insights into optimal practices for precision valuations. Let’s dive into the intricacies of this invaluable resource.

M&A 52

M&A Valuation Utilities Mergers and Acquisitions 52

How2Exit

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Concept 6: Value Assets With DCF (Discounted Cash flow) One of the most important tools in the negotiation process is the discounted cash flow (DCF) method. The equation for the DCF method is CFT divided by T, where CFT equals cash flow in period T, and R equals discount rate.

Business 130

Business Negotiation DCF Acquisitions 130

Wizenius

JUNE 12, 2023

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis: DCF analysis is commonly used to value companies, even in volatile industries. Identify companies with similar risk profiles and revenue volatility and analyze their valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio or enterprise value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio. Thanks, Pratik S

DCF Analysis 52

DCF Analysis Discounted Cash Flow Risk Assessment DCF 52

Wizenius

JUNE 25, 2023

Adjustments for Negative Cash Flows: Incorporate adjustments in the DCF analysis to account for the negative cash flows in the initial years. Sensitivity Analysis: Perform a sensitivity analysis to understand the impact of different discount rates on the valuation. Adjust the WACC to account for the company's specific risk profile.

Financial Modeling 52

Financial Modeling Financial Models Investment Banking DCF Analysis 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Valuations are high, the returns depend on future growth, and deals are for primary capital , i.e., new cash the business needs. 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.

Private Equity 105

Private Equity Equities Capital Portfolio 105

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. Areas like healthcare services and medical devices are fairly generalist and follow standard accounting and valuation.

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Healthcare Equities Middle Market 59