DCF Debt Funds 
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.
Francine Way
JULY 17, 2017
Building a historical 3-statement model and a debt-interest schedule. Building the go-forward debt-interest schedule. Implied Equity Purchase Price = Transaction Value - Debt + Cash. For this table, recall that LBO transactions are heavily financed with debt (it can go up to 90% of the capital structure for some deals).
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Mergers and Inquisitions
JULY 19, 2023
When you hear the term “long-only hedge funds,” your first thought might be: “How can a hedge fund hold only long positions? Doesn’t that contradict the term ‘hedge fund’? Why would investors pay high fees for what is effectively a mutual fund?” These are all good questions.
Mergers and Inquisitions
MARCH 13, 2024
Some argue that GE offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to fund innovation and growth – as in venture capital – plus the ability to limit downside risk and invest in proven companies – as in private equity. Debt financing is much more common, and the GE firm is often the first institutional investor.
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.
Mergers and Inquisitions
MAY 29, 2024
Project Finance Definition: “Project Finance” refers to acquisitions, debt/equity financings, and new developments of capital-intensive infrastructure assets that provide essential utilities and services. However, many people also use the term more broadly to refer to equity, debt, and advisory for infrastructure assets.
OfficeHours
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Existing Debt The US is a country riddled with debt. Others may have car payments, mortgages, credit card debt, or other debt that could hang over their head as a large liability. If you do, you may be able to afford to have less in your emergency fund in case something goes wrong (i.e. Yes, I’m interested!
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