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M&A Blog #20 – valuation (Dividend Discount Model - DDM)

Francine Way

For this valuation post, I wanted to talk about a valuation method that is making its way out of academia and into the real world, a method that is gaining popularity in the world of portfolio management. Projected Book Value of Equity at the end of the 15 years = from the proforma balance sheet that we developed in our DCF post.

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Growth Equity: The Child Prodigy of Private Equity and Venture Capital, or an Artifact of Easy Money?

Mergers and Inquisitions

Many of these firms use debt to fund deals, and they complete bolt-on acquisitions for portfolio companies. The specific growth strategies used by portfolio companies could include almost anything, but a few common ones are: Paying for employees, buildings, and equipment to enter new geographies or markets.

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Multi-Manager Hedge Funds: A Meritocratic Paradise or a Revolving Door of Burnout?

Mergers and Inquisitions

Beta-Neutral Portfolios: For example, if the S&P 500 goes up or down by 5%, your team’s portfolio should move by ~0%. Factor Requirements: Some teams also structure their portfolios based on “ factors ,” such as quality, momentum, value, etc., These funds are usually multi-strategy as well.

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Venture Capital Interview Questions: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Mergers and Inquisitions

Firm-Specific and Process Questions – What do you think about our portfolio? So, you could mention a related job, such as strategy, finance, or business development at a portfolio company, and say that you want to return to VC at a higher level eventually. Market and Investment Questions – Which startup would you invest in?

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Wealth Management vs. Investment Banking: Career Deathmatch

Mergers and Inquisitions

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.

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The Full Guide to Healthcare Private Equity, from Careers to Contradictions

Mergers and Inquisitions

They do not invest in risky biotech startups attempting to cure cancer (at least not within their traditional PE portfolios). Interview Guide : There’s a DCF case study based on Attendo AB, a healthcare facility company in Sweden. in biology.

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Sovereign Wealth Funds: The Full Guide to the Industry, Recruiting, Careers, and Exits

Mergers and Inquisitions

The firm uses passive and active strategies, often deviating from its reference portfolio based on the macro environment. You’ll also spend time supporting existing portfolio companies and reviewing their results. and supporting your Portfolio Manager ’s ideas and requests.