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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. Determine the current value of non-operating assets (cash) and the Enterprise Value.

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Methods and Examples on How to Value a Company

Lake Country Advisors

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis is a valuation method that estimates the value of a company based on its projected future cash flows, which are then discounted to their present value. million Year 2: $2 million / (1 + 0.10)^2 = $1.65

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M&A Blog #15 – valuation (tools and data preparation)

Francine Way

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) i s 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.

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Delaware Chancery Court Finds No Fiduciary Duty Breach, Notwithstanding Entire Fairness Review, And Determines Appraisal Value To Be Well Below Deal Price

Shearman & Sterling

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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Delaware Supreme Court Affirms Court Of Chancery Appraisal Determination At Nearly 60% Discount To Deal Price

Shearman & Sterling

As to the appraisal finding, the Court of Chancery explained that the appraisal statute requires the exclusion of "any synergies present in the deal price" and was persuaded by the discounted cash flow analysis offered by defendants' expert. Read more

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Delaware Chancery Court Finds No Fiduciary Duty Breach, Notwithstanding Entire Fairness Review, And Determines Appraisal Value To Be Well Below Deal Price

Shearman & Sterling

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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Understanding Valuation Techniques in Mergers and Acquisitions

Sun Acquisitions

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.