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.

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How2Exit

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Buying an existing business can provide an entrepreneur with a customer base, a proven business model, existing infrastructure, immediate revenue and profits, and experienced employees. An existing business may also be generating revenue and profits, which can provide a source of income and a return on investment.

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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. In other words, you profit based on the company’s dividend s and the potential increases in its stock price over time.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

The most common methodologies include: EBITDA Multiples : Often used for mature, profitable software businesses. Revenue Multiples : Common for high-growth SaaS companies, especially those reinvesting heavily in growth and not yet profitable. Profitability and Cash Flow While growth is important, buyers also value efficient operations.

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Devensoft

AUGUST 22, 2023

By considering all relevant financial factors, the Enterprise Value Calculator allows you to gauge a company’s ability to generate future cash flows and assess its potential for growth and profitability. This includes financial statements such as the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 19, 2023

Long-Only Hedge Fund Definition: A long-only hedge fund buys securities to earn a profit when they increase in price, and it does not bet against securities by borrowing to sell them in advance; the fund might invest in stocks, bonds, derivatives, structured products, and almost anything else.

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