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M&A Blog #15 – valuation (tools and data preparation)

Francine Way

The specific tools and data required for the analysis is determined by the type of valuation method used in the analysis. I will discuss general tools and credible sources of information that a valuation professional can use for the analysis. Inexpensive Excel-plugin simulator such as @RISK are available for download online.

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M&A Blog #16 – valuation (Discounted Cash Flow)

Francine Way

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 next (4th) step in DCF is to decide on a forecast horizon and whether a 1-stage, 2-stage, or 3-stage growth is appropriate.