Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Most companies are already profitable, the potential returns are lower, and there’s usually a large secondary component (i.e., Financial Modeling: Like private equity, 3-statement models are common, as are valuations and DCF models , but LBO models are less common since not all deals use debt.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

Profitability and Margins While some buyers prioritize growth over profits, especially in earlier-stage deals, strong gross and EBITDA margins still matter. Team and Infrastructure Buyers assess the strength of your leadership team, engineering talent, and internal systems. They indicate operational discipline and scalability.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 19, 2023

But it’s not necessarily required, and plenty of undergrads join these groups via internships without detailed knowledge of the engineering side. Valuation , such as the different multiples used for mining companies and the NAV model in place of the DCF (see below). What Do You Do as an Analyst or Associate in the Group?

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

Select the Right Valuation Methodologies For software companies, the most common valuation methods include: Revenue Multiples: Often used for high-growth SaaS companies, especially those not yet profitable. EBITDA Multiples: More common for mature, profitable software businesses.

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