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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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World Government Bond Index to include Tradeweb FTSE benchmark closing prices

The TRADE

FTSE Russell will make a price source change to include Tradeweb FTSE benchmark closing prices for US Treasuries, European government bonds and UK gilts in FTSE’s global fixed income indices, including its World Government Bond Index (WGBI). Tradeweb FTSE Closing Prices are expected be included in March 2025.

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Aerospace, Defense & Government Contracting Q2 2023

PCE

Get the latest business valuation multiples, M&A transaction details and trends in the Aerospace, Defense & Government Contracting industry for Q2 2023.

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How This Dealmaker Closes a Business Acquisition Every Week—WITHOUT Using His Own Money!

How2Exit

The Power of Virtual Rollups – Richmond discusses his success with virtual rollups, where companies in similar industries collaborate, scale, and eventually exit together for higher valuations. He avoids businesses that are overly reliant on government contracts or struggling to maintain profitability. The Fastest Way to Exit?

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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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Highlights From the 2022 Berkeley Fall Forum on Corporate Governance

Cooley M&A

On November 8 and 9, Cooley and the Berkeley Center for Law and Business presented the 2022 Berkeley Fall Forum on Corporate Governance. Cooley partners Jamie Leigh and Steve Tonsfeldt co-hosted the event with professor Stavros Gadinis of Berkeley Law.

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The 5 Influences Shaping Software M&A Valuations in 2024

Software Equity Group

But what are the key influences shaping valuation multiples in today’s M&A deals? As you contemplate your exit strategy, it becomes increasingly crucial to understand the external factors driving the valuation of your SaaS company. The Analytics and Data Management category was second in 2023, with 285 deals.

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