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.

Business 130

Business Negotiation DCF Acquisitions 130

MergersCorp M&A International

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

A common approach to valuation is to consider the fee structure: AMCs may charge a percentage of AUM (often ranging from 0.5% Net Income and Profit Margins: Net income provides insight into the profitability of the business. Technological Advancements and Innovation: Technological disruption in finance can impact valuations.

Asset Management 52

Asset Management Management Valuation Discounted Cash Flow 52

Peak Frameworks

JUNE 7, 2023

Cash Flow from Operations vs Earnings While both earnings (net income) and CFO reflect a company's profitability, CFO can be a more reliable indicator. Cash Flow from Operations in Valuation Models Valuation models such as the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model use CFO as a key input.

Financial Analysis 52

Financial Analysis Discounted Cash Flow DCF Valuation 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Valuations are high, the returns depend on future growth, and deals are for primary capital , i.e., new cash the business needs. Most companies are already profitable, the potential returns are lower, and there’s usually a large secondary component (i.e., There’s usually a long list of previous VC investors as well.

Private Equity 105

Private Equity Equities Capital Portfolio 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Mispriced Companies and Assets – Some mature healthcare firms trade at low valuation multiples , often because the market misunderstands their contracts, revenue, or track record. Areas like healthcare services and medical devices are fairly generalist and follow standard accounting and valuation. For example, in the U.S.,

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Healthcare Equities Middle Market 59

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. lower intensity).

Funds 52

Funds Asset Management Management Equities 52

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

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Reference any deals you’ve worked on that required analysis of these points and talk about how they affected the valuation or client’s decisions (this is more grounded than just saying, “I like high-growth companies!”). Plausible Unit Economics – Many growth companies lose money early on, but there must be a path to profitability.

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Equities Capital Valuation 59