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

Francine Way

I will discuss general tools and credible sources of information that a valuation professional can use for the analysis. Access to credible sources of information such as SEC EDGAR database , Treasury.gov , OECD GDP Forecast , Mergent Online, S&P Capital IQ, Hoovers, ValueLine, Yahoo Finance , MarketWatch , and Damodaran 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 major steps of DCF are: Identify extraordinary, unusual, non-recurring items from the target’s 10-Ks and 10-Qs.

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The 11 Concepts And Ideas I Learned From Interviewing ChatGPT On How To Buy A Business.

How2Exit

Concept 6: Value Assets With DCF (Discounted Cash flow) One of the most important tools in the negotiation process is the discounted cash flow (DCF) method. The equation for the DCF method is CFT divided by T, where CFT equals cash flow in period T, and R equals discount rate.

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Modeling the impact of inflation and currency fluctuations on a financial model

Wizenius

To model the impact of inflation and currency fluctuations on a company's financial statements and valuation, several steps can be taken: 1. Adjust Financial Statements for Inflation: Normalize historical financial statements by adjusting for the effects of inflation. Thanks, Pratik S

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The Dividend Discount Model (DDM): The Black Sheep of Valuation?

Mergers and Inquisitions

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.

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

RKJ Partners

During preliminary due diligence, the view of valuation is often heavily contingent on the financial information provided by the seller. Sellers are often hesitant to provide in-depth, detailed financial statements without first feeling comfortable that the buyer can successfully close a transaction.

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Mastering M&A Valuations: The Comprehensive Guide to Utilizing the Enterprise Value Calculator

Devensoft

Navigating M&A valuations with precision is paramount for informed decision-making. In this guide, we’ll demystify the process of leveraging the Enterprise Value Calculator, a robust tool that considers intricate financial factors to accurately gauge a company’s value.