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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. Add back / remove the extraordinary, unusual, non-recurring items to historical income statement to normalize the statement.

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Buy Side M&A Blog Series - Vol 7 - Valuing The Target

RKJ Partners

As a part of the buy-side M&A process, once a buyer selects and decides to pursue an acquisition target, it is essential to reach a level of comfort that the business for sale has a reasonable chance of being successfully acquired. What is Valuation? Valuing a company is not a precise exercise, and best described as an art not a science.

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