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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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Methods and Examples on How to Value a Company

Lake Country Advisors

Accurate and appropriate valuation is one of the pillars of maximizing the profits from a business sale. It’s integral to ensuring that the sale benefits all stakeholders and should be one of your priorities before advertising it to potential buyers. Example Scenario: Suppose you want to value a technology company, TechCo.

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Evaluating Asset Management Companies: Key Metrics and Methodologies

MergersCorp M&A International

Net Income and Profit Margins: Net income provides insight into the profitability of the business. Key metrics used include Price/Earnings (P/E) ratios, Price/AUM ratios, and enterprise value ratios (EV/EBITDA). By analyzing valuations of similar organizations, one can derive a contextual estimate of the AMC’s worth.

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Useful Software Industry Acronyms for Executives

Software Equity Group

Being aware of these terms and their implications can significantly enhance your ability to navigate negotiations, make informed business decisions, and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of your company’s value. DCF is used when making investment decisions and understanding a business’s current and future value.

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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. 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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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%. So, expect a lot of quarterly financial projections , quick public comps , and simple DCF models linked to specific catalysts. Do Multi-Manager Hedge Funds Deliver?

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Metals & Mining Investment Banking: The Full Guide to Ground Zero for the Energy Transition

Mergers and Inquisitions

The metals & mining team’s classification varies based on the bank. 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).