How2Exit

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

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. This method is used to value assets by estimating the future cash flows they are expected to generate and discounting them back to present value.

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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. 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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Sun Acquisitions

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Income-Based Valuation The income-based valuation method focuses on the target company’s ability to generate future cash flows and assesses the present value of these cash flows. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis is a commonly used income-based valuation technique.

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Wizenius

MAY 14, 2023

Terminal Value The terminal value is an essential component of a discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis. It represents the value of a business or an investment beyond the explicit projection period used in the DCF model. However, most companies have a longer lifespan and continue to generate cash flows well beyond that period.

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Shearman & Sterling

JULY 25, 2017

Noting that the appraisal statute requires the exclusion of "any synergies present in the deal price," the Court evaluated the competing discounted cash flow ("DCF") analyses offered by the parties and adopted the $2.13 per share deal price.

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Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF): DCF is a fundamental valuation method that estimates the present value of a company’s future cash flows. DCF provides an intrinsic value perspective, considering the target company’s unique financial characteristics. It involves forecasting cash flows and applying a discount rate.

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MergersCorp M&A International

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis: A DCF model is often used to estimate the intrinsic value of the company based on projected future cash flows. This method involves forecasting free cash flows for a certain period (often five to ten years) and discounting them back to present value using an appropriate discount rate.

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Shearman & Sterling

JULY 25, 2017

Noting that the appraisal statute requires the exclusion of "any synergies present in the deal price," the Court evaluated the competing discounted cash flow ("DCF") analyses offered by the parties and adopted the $2.13 per share deal price.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 7, 2024

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis: This is the most common valuation method involving discounting future cash flows back to their present value. Impact on Business Valuations: The fluctuation in interest rates not only influences PE activities but also affects how businesses are valued.

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Wizenius

JUNE 25, 2023

Adjustments for Negative Cash Flows: Incorporate adjustments in the DCF analysis to account for the negative cash flows in the initial years. Consider varying the discount rate within a reasonable range to assess the effect on the present value of future cash flows. Adjust the WACC to account for the company's specific risk profile.

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Wizenius

JUNE 5, 2023

Highlight your experience in performing company valuations using various methods, such as discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, comparable company analysis, or precedent transactions. Highlight your ability to identify potential investors, analyze market conditions, and create compelling presentations to secure capital for clients.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 22, 2025

For example, in IB interviews, youll have to know about accounting, valuation/DCF analysis, merger models, and LBO models plus the usual fit/behavioral questions , your resume walkthrough , and a few recent deals.

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Software Equity Group

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

DCF: Discounted Cash Flow Estimates a company’s value and forecasts future cash flow by incorporating the time value of money. DCF is used when making investment decisions and understanding a business’s current and future value. It determines a more constant rate of return on business growth that naturally fluctuates over time.

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Successful Acquisitions

MARCH 2, 2023

The third and final approach that I’ll discuss is the Discounted Cash Flow (“DCF”) Approach. In order to do this it forecasts the firm’s cash flows out into the future and then discounts them back to today at an appropriate discount rate to arrive at a present value for said cash flows.

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Devensoft

AUGUST 22, 2023

The Enterprise Value Calculator incorporates various techniques, such as the discounted cash flow (DCF) method, market multiples, and comparable transactions analysis. Discount Rates Discount rates are used in the DCF method to determine the present value of future cash flows.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Yes, you can read guides , take courses , and watch YouTube videos , but you should also spend a few hours building simple DCF models or 3-statement models to learn the key concepts. So, your candidacy is more about presentation, consistency, and ensuring you have a good enough background to be competitive.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 10, 2024

When a deal becomes “active” in IB, you dive into it and go in-depth into all aspects, from the financials to the buyer/seller outreach to the presentations and more. You will very rarely get exposed to the type of financial modeling that bankers complete: 3-statement models , DCF models , M&A models , LBO models , and so on.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 29, 2024

Outside of LBOs, this Exit Value or Terminal Value concept is widely used in other corporate finance analyses, such as the DCF model. In other words, the initial Debt balance is linked to the Present Value of the asset’s cash flows over the Debt Tenor and the type of “coverage” or “buffer” the lenders want.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JUNE 21, 2023

Among the other banks, HSBC usually makes a strong showing, most middle-market banks are barely present, and the other elite boutiques (Evercore, Lazard, etc.) Many people would say that the elite boutiques – specifically, Moelis and Rothschild – are the top banks in the region based on deal activity, business model, and overall experience.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 5, 2023

Presentations – Traditional PE: The “deal review” pace above means that you could make several presentations to the investment committee or Board each month. Round 3: You might have to prepare and present a short case study or investment pitch in this round (~60 minutes). And each one will take a fair amount of time and effort.

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RKJ Partners

AUGUST 6, 2017

Below are the six recognized methodologies with short explanations of each: Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis: This analysis derives an ‘intrinsic’ value of a company. This means that the method evaluates the future cash flow of the company and then discounts those cash flows to the present day.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

For VC, your strengths should include points like “communication/presentation skills,” “networking ability,” and “being able to update your views quickly” (i.e., 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.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In a good industry group, you might build a 3-statement model for a client based on a detailed review of its business, and you would use the output in the CIM and management presentation to market the company. By contrast, you’ll do far more PowerPoint work in ECM / DCM, and the “modeling” work could more accurately be called “data gathering.”

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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). Here’s an example from the Capstone / Mantos Copper presentation below: Companies often go into detail on individual mines , with estimates for their useful lives, annual production, and “all-in sustaining costs,” or AISC.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 5, 2025

Stick to straightforward companies with 1 2 main products and aim for simple DCF models that take no more than ~100 rows in Excel. How long will it take for the drug to launch and reach peak sales? When will generics enter the market and reduce sales and cash flows by 90%+?

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Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Communication/presentation skills and technical/modeling/deal skills are all quite important, but “sales skills” are also crucial if you’re interviewing at a firm with significant sourcing. You could still use a DCF , but it would have to go far into the future (e.g., Q: What are your strengths and weaknesses?

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