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

Francine Way

Just as any home appraiser or credit officer does before going through the analytical exercise to produce a score for a home or a borrower, valuation professionals go through several steps of preparation before the actual exercise of producing a number that can be used as a value of a company. A 5- or 10- year historical data is preferable.

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The 5 Influences Shaping Software M&A Valuations in 2024

Software Equity Group

2023 saw a myriad of factors impact SaaS M&A multiples, including economic developments, technological advancements, and a public market rebound. But what are the key influences shaping valuation multiples in today’s M&A deals? The Analytics and Data Management category was second in 2023, with 285 deals.

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The 5 Influences Shaping Software M&A Valuations in 2024

Software Equity Group

2023 saw a myriad of factors impact SaaS M&A multiples, including economic developments, technological advancements, and a public market rebound. But what are the key influences shaping valuation multiples in today’s M&A deals? The Analytics and Data Management category was second in 2023, with 285 deals.

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Understanding Valuation: A Beginner’s Guide for Family Business Owners

Sun Acquisitions

Here is a beginner’s guide to understanding valuation for family businesses. Identify Your Valuation Goal: Before getting started, you must identify the overall objective you are trying to achieve with this process. Doing research ahead of time will help determine which valuation methods are best suited for your needs.

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Sports Investment Banking: How to Win the Super Bowl and the World Cup in the Same Year

Mergers and Inquisitions

No matter the economic climate, you can always bet on sports fans to show up for their favorite teams. This sector is the most different in terms of valuation and technical analysis because of nuances around licensing, player salaries, and different revenue streams.

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Takeover Law and Practice: Current Developments

The Harvard Law School Forum

Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Are M&A Contract Clauses Value Relevant to Target and Bidder Shareholders? This post is based on their Wachtell Lipton memorandum. discussed on the Forum here ) by John C.

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Why Your Cash Flow Matters to a Buyer and How it Impacts Your Valuation

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

Key Figures That Impact Valuation A business with growing revenue will surely attract buyers at a good price, right? Various factors impact your business valuation. Simply growing your top line revenue isn’t enough to ensure a high valuation and a good offer. However, they still expect EBITDA to support the valuation.