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.

Valuation 40

Valuation M&A Profitability Discounted Cash Flow 40

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.

Private Equity 105

Private Equity Equities Capital Portfolio 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Upper-Middle-Market and Middle-Market Firms with Healthcare Teams – It’s the same idea, but they’re smaller and do smaller deals. Healthcare-Only Middle-Market Firms – They tend to specialize in specific verticals, and many are in the “lower-middle-market” category. Specifically, in the U.S.,

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Healthcare Equities Middle Market 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 19, 2023

Valuation , such as the different multiples used for mining companies and the NAV model in place of the DCF (see below). Profits are based on the spreads between the cost of the raw materials (iron ore) and the finished products (steel). A recent mining deal , especially if the bank you’re interviewing with advised on it.

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 52