Private Equity Info

JANUARY 25, 2024

While the discounted cash flow (DCF) methodology is the most rigorous and financially sound for business valuation, it does have several significant limitations, namely:

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Shearman & Sterling

AUGUST 22, 2016

On August 11, 2016, Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock III of the Delaware Court of Chancery relied on his own discounted cash flow ("DCF") analysis to determine the fair value of ISN Software Corp. ("ISN") in an appraisal action brought by two minority shareholders following the merger of ISN with its wholly-owned subsidiary.

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Shearman & Sterling

MARCH 6, 2018

​On February 23, 2018, Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock III of the Delaware Court of Chancery ruled, based on his own discounted cash flow ("DCF") analysis, that the fair value of AOL Inc. ("AOL") was below the deal price paid by Verizon Communications Inc. ("Verizon") to acquire it. In re: Appraisal of AOL Inc.,

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Shearman & Sterling

AUGUST 22, 2016

On August 11, 2016, Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock III of the Delaware Court of Chancery relied on his own discounted cash flow ("DCF") analysis to determine the fair value of ISN Software Corp. ("ISN") in an appraisal action brought by two minority shareholders following the merger of ISN with its wholly-owned subsidiary.

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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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Shearman & Sterling

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

See Shearman & Sterling LLP, Delaware Chancery Court Utilizes DCF Method To Determine Fair Value Of ISN Software Corp.,

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Wizenius

MAY 14, 2023

Terminal Value The terminal value is an essential component of a discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis. It represents the value of a business or an investment beyond the explicit projection period used in the DCF model. However, most companies have a longer lifespan and continue to generate cash flows well beyond that period.

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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.

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Francine Way

JULY 13, 2017

As we have previously covered what are needed to complete these steps in our DCF discussion , I would refer to those steps (1 through 7) here. As we have previously covered what are needed to complete these steps in our DCF discussion , I would refer to those steps (9 through 12) here. They are basically the same for this exercise.

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Lake Country Advisors

AUGUST 8, 2024

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis is a valuation method that estimates the value of a company based on its projected future cash flows, which are then discounted to their present value. DCF is particularly useful for valuing startups or companies with predictable cash flow patterns.

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MergersCorp M&A International

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis: A DCF model is often used to estimate the intrinsic value of the company based on projected future cash flows. Key metrics used include Price/Earnings (P/E) ratios, Price/AUM ratios, and enterprise value ratios (EV/EBITDA).

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Wizenius

JUNE 12, 2023

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis: DCF analysis is commonly used to value companies, even in volatile industries. Use a range of scenarios, including optimistic, base case, and pessimistic scenarios, to capture the potential outcomes.

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Francine Way

JULY 11, 2017

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) i s 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. Information listed in the DCF analysis: See the items listed under DCF above. A 5- or 10- year historical data is preferable.

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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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Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF): DCF is a fundamental valuation method that estimates the present value of a company’s future cash flows. DCF provides an intrinsic value perspective, considering the target company’s unique financial characteristics. It involves forecasting cash flows and applying a discount rate.

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Sun Acquisitions

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis is a commonly used income-based valuation technique. DCF involves estimating future cash flows and applying a discount rate to bring those future cash flows to their present value.

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OfficeHours

MAY 19, 2023

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Francine Way

JULY 18, 2017

Projected Book Value of Equity at the end of the 15 years = from the proforma balance sheet that we developed in our DCF post. Because this step is similar in this method as it is in the other valuation methods (DCF, Comparable Company, etc.),

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Peak Frameworks

JUNE 7, 2023

Cash Flow from Operations in Valuation Models Valuation models such as the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model use CFO as a key input. For example, Alphabet's (Google's parent company) consistently strong CFO has been a positive indicator in DCF models and has contributed to its high valuation.

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Shearman & Sterling

JANUARY 2, 2017

While the court conducted its own DCF (discounted cash flow) analysis drawing from expert submissions, Vice Chancellor Laster ultimately deferred entirely to the deal price, finding that the sale process was fair and based on meaningful competition in a well-functioning market, and thus generated reliable evidence of fair value.

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Shearman & Sterling

JANUARY 2, 2017

While the court conducted its own DCF (discounted cash flow) analysis drawing from expert submissions, Vice Chancellor Laster ultimately deferred entirely to the deal price, finding that the sale process was fair and based on meaningful competition in a well-functioning market, and thus generated reliable evidence of fair value.

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Wizenius

MAY 23, 2024

Let’s say that you (a junior analyst) are having a meeting with your MD on one of the mandates The MD sifts through the deck and then asks you to explain the Football Field Chart on one of the slides You start by looking at your excel printout and explaining the methods you used like DCF, Comps, Precedents along with adjustments you made to the EBITDA (..)

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Shearman & Sterling

DECEMBER 19, 2017

After a trial, the Court of Chancery had disregarded the deal price and instead applied its own discounted cash flow ("DCF") analysis, arriving at a valuation of $17.62 In re Appraisal of Dell Inc., 565, 2016 (Del. per share reflecting an approximate 28% premium.

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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. The WACC considers the cost of debt and equity financing and reflects the risk associated with the company's capital structure. Adjust the WACC to account for the company's specific risk profile.

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Wizenius

JUNE 11, 2023

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) models can be adjusted by incorporating inflation rates and currency exchange rate assumptions into cash flow projections. Examine the impact of currency fluctuations on revenue and expenses, especially if the company generates a significant portion of its revenue or incurs expenses in foreign currencies.

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Shearman & Sterling

JULY 25, 2017

Noting that the appraisal statute requires the exclusion of "any synergies present in the deal price," the Court evaluated the competing discounted cash flow ("DCF") analyses offered by the parties and adopted the $2.13 per share deal price.

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Peak Frameworks

MAY 2, 2024

Valuation Techniques: Employing discounted cash flow (DCF) and comparative analysis to ascertain the target’s value. The Role of Financial Analysis in Vertical Mergers Financial analysis underpins the decision-making process, involving: Financial Modeling: Creating models to forecast the financial performance of the merged entity.

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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. This can lead to a more cautious approach from PE firms, as higher rates can impact the future cash flows and growth prospects of potential investment targets.

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Wizenius

JUNE 5, 2023

Highlight your experience in performing company valuations using various methods, such as discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, comparable company analysis, or precedent transactions. Valuations: Demonstrate your expertise in valuations, as it is a fundamental skill for investment banking professionals.

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Shearman & Sterling

DECEMBER 19, 2017

After a trial, the Court of Chancery had disregarded the deal price and instead applied its own discounted cash flow ("DCF") analysis, arriving at a valuation of $17.62 In re Appraisal of Dell Inc., 565, 2016 (Del. per share reflecting an approximate 28% premium.

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Successful Acquisitions

MARCH 2, 2023

The third and final approach that I’ll discuss is the Discounted Cash Flow (“DCF”) Approach. The DCF Approach has its own share of drawbacks as well however. This method is one that removes the market from the analysis and instead examines a business in its purest form – as a cash flow producing entity.

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Francine Way

JULY 14, 2017

Because this step is similar in this method as it is in the other valuation methods (DCF, Comparable Company, etc.), Given its advantages and disadvantages, Precedent Transaction is best used in conjunction with other valuation methods (like DCF and Comparable Company).

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Shearman & Sterling

JULY 25, 2017

Noting that the appraisal statute requires the exclusion of "any synergies present in the deal price," the Court evaluated the competing discounted cash flow ("DCF") analyses offered by the parties and adopted the $2.13 per share deal price.

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Wizenius

JULY 30, 2023

Lets see how this works Most of the variations of Financial models in investment banking mostly revolve around 1) DCF 2) M&A 3) LBO 4) Comparable & Transaction Comps Idea Bank - From Scratch to Template: Build a comprehensive version of each of the above varieties of financial models from scratch.

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Software Equity Group

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

DCF: Discounted Cash Flow Estimates a company’s value and forecasts future cash flow by incorporating the time value of money. DCF is used when making investment decisions and understanding a business’s current and future value. It determines a more constant rate of return on business growth that naturally fluctuates over time.

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Francine Way

JULY 19, 2017

Thus far, we have discussed five valuation methods: DCF, Comparable Company, Precedent Transaction, LBO, and Dividend Discount Model (DDM). For the purpose of our post, the output variables should be the per-share equity value returned from our DCF, Comparable Company, etc. Well, in the real world, there is no certainties in business.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 10, 2024

You will very rarely get exposed to the type of financial modeling that bankers complete: 3-statement models , DCF models , M&A models , LBO models , and so on. Think: benchmarking portfolios rather than modeling companies. As with the job itself, the theme is breadth over depth. Wealth Management vs.

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