Francine Way

JULY 12, 2017

Calculate cost of debt, cost of equity, and weighted average cost of capital (WACC). For interest income and expense, I prefer to state them as percentages of the average debt balance of the last two years. It is a good practice to verify the intended debt-vs-total-capital balance post-transaction when possible.

Discounted Cash Flow 130

Discounted Cash Flow Valuation M&A DCF 130

Lake Country Advisors

AUGUST 8, 2024

Accurate and appropriate valuation is one of the pillars of maximizing the profits from a business sale. Adjust for Differences: Make necessary adjustments to account for differences between the target company and the comparables, such as growth rates or profit margins.

Valuation 97

Valuation Discounted Cash Flow S&P DCF Analysis 97

Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 7, 2024

Cost of Leveraged Buyouts: PE firms often use leveraged buyouts (LBOs) to acquire companies, relying heavily on debt financing. Lower interest rates make this debt cheaper, enabling PE firms to execute more buyouts or bid higher for target companies. This market trend can raise the comparative value of similar businesses.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Valuation Equities Business 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Plausible Unit Economics – Many growth companies lose money early on, but there must be a path to profitability. A: Unlike most PE deals, traditional growth equity deals do not use debt and are for minority stakes in companies, but they often have more “structure” via liquidation preferences and preferred stock.

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Equities Capital Valuation 59