OfficeHours

MAY 31, 2023

The discounted cash flow analysis, commonly referred to as the DCF, along with the Leverage Buyout Analysis, commonly referred to as the LBO, are some of the most commonly used and complex financial modeling techniques on the Street today. Is it worth it? I will discuss this below.

DCF 147

DCF Discounted Cash Flow Finance Finance 147

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 3, 2023

When I started offering financial modeling training , I never expected to get questions about a methodology like the Dividend Discount Model (DDM). If you think about a standard DCF, metrics like Unlevered Free Cash Flow and Levered Free Cash Flow are a bit “imaginary” – because no company distributes them to its investors.

Valuation 64

Valuation DCF Debt Financial Models 64

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Nature of the Work: Markets, Analysis, Sales, and Interpersonal Skills Wealth management (WM) requires broader knowledge of the financial markets since you may have to advise clients on everything from their portfolio allocations to upcoming tax changes. Think: benchmarking portfolios rather than modeling companies.

Investment Banking 59

Investment Banking Management Bank Banking 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 6, 2023

You might think that as a Hedge Fund Analyst , you’ll do deep market research, speak with counterparties, suppliers, and customers, and build detailed financial models to support your views… …and you would do those things if you were at a single-manager hedge fund. What Do You Do as a Multi-Manager Hedge Fund Analyst?

Funds 104

Funds Management Recruitment Portfolio 104

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Scaling a company’s sales & marketing by hiring more sales reps. 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. Developing new products or services.

Private Equity 105

Private Equity Equities Capital Portfolio 105

Cooley M&A

JULY 9, 2021

In the Delaware appraisal decisions that have followed, the court has consistently found deal price (minus synergies) to be the most reliable indicator of fair value, so long as there was a sufficiently robust sales process that bore “objective indicia” of reliability. Pre-Payment of Appraisal Award Non-Refundable. Conclusion. 1] In Halpin v.

Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Mergers and Acquisitions Sale Shares Entertainment 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

At the time of the deal, it was expected to grow sales at 3-5%: Remember that PE deals do not require “growth.” These roles are for bankers and people with deal experience, such as corporate development professionals; firms care much more about your investment, financial modeling , and due diligence skills than your scientific knowledge.

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Healthcare Equities Middle Market 59