Francine Way

JULY 20, 2017

Thus far, we have covered four popular valuation methods in M&A (DCF, Comparable Company, Precedent Transaction, and LBO) and one less known one that is making its way out of the academic realm into the business world (Dividend Discount Method, DDM).

Valuation 130

Valuation M&A Business IT 130

Peak Frameworks

JUNE 7, 2023

Cash Flow from Operations in Valuation Models Valuation models such as the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model use CFO as a key input. For example, Alphabet's (Google's parent company) consistently strong CFO has been a positive indicator in DCF models and has contributed to its high valuation.

Financial Analysis 52

Financial Analysis Discounted Cash Flow DCF Valuation 52

Peak Frameworks

MAY 2, 2024

Notable Examples Several high-profile vertical mergers have reshaped industries, such as the acquisition of Pixar by Disney , integrating content creation with distribution channels, and Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods , linking retail distribution with a leading online platform.

Mergers 52

Mergers Mergers and Acquisitions Financial Analysis Discounted Cash Flow 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Growth equity firms could invest in any industry but tend to be skewed toward technology and TMT , with some exposure to consumer/retail , healthcare , and financial services. 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

MAY 29, 2024

The skill set in PF/Infra is more specialized because modeling Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for a solar plant doesn’t translate that well into valuing a consumer/retail company. Outside of LBOs, this Exit Value or Terminal Value concept is widely used in other corporate finance analyses, such as the DCF model.

Corporate Finance 59

Corporate Finance Financial Modeling Financial Models Finance 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 18, 2023

You’ll also have to spend time learning/reviewing the technical questions, as the day-to-day work in ECM and DCM is far removed from subjects like Equity Value vs. Enterprise Value or a DCF model. You also pitch prospective clients on deals and spend time learning your industry. Should You Accept a Capital Markets Internship or Job Offer?

Investment Banking 59

Investment Banking Capital Market Recruitment Capital 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 26, 2023

You can think of a search fund as a private equity firm meets a SPAC , minus the celebrity sponsor who’s there to swindle retail investors. For example, you could take one of the companies you found in the screening process and build a simple 3-statement model and DCF model for it.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Investment Banking Funds Equities 52