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M&A Blog #20 – valuation (Dividend Discount Model - DDM)

Francine Way

For this valuation post, I wanted to talk about a valuation method that is making its way out of academia and into the real world, a method that is gaining popularity in the world of portfolio management. The major steps of DDM are: Deriving the proper discount rate (rate of return). Deciding on a forecast horizon (holding period).

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M&A Blog #24 - Merger Relative Valuation

Francine Way

To pick up where we last left off with valuation, I will cover the topic of a Merger Relative Valuation in this blog post and move on to other non-valuation topics from here. I learned a few new things in these 2 roles, including how to evaluate a merger opportunity and present it to a corporation’s Board of Directors (BoD).

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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. Calculate the Equity Value and the per-share Equity Value - this number would serve as the base case share price valuation.

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Continued Growth in Software and IT Services M&A Expected in 2025

Solganick & Co.

December 20, 2024 – The software and IT services M&A market has seen a rebound in 2024 after a dip in 2023, with a focus on smaller transactions and strategic acquisitions. Forecast for 2025: Continued Growth: M&A activity is expected to continue to rise in 2025, with a focus on strategic acquisitions and digital transformation.

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Unveiling the Secrets of Main Street M&A: Insider Tips from M&A Veteran Carl Allen

How2Exit

b' E212: Unveiling the Secrets of Main Street M&A: Insider Tips from M&A Veteran Carl Allen - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Carl Allen is a seasoned mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professional with over 30 years of experience. He actively invests in and funds student deals through his private equity fund.

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MergersCorp M&A International Secures Official M&A Sell Side Mandate for Renowned Italian Serie A Soccer Club

MergersCorp M&A International

MergersCorp M&A International, a leading investment banking advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions, is proud to announce the acquisition of the official sell side mandate for one of Italy’s most prestigious Serie A soccer clubs.

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M&A Blog #11 – buy-side acquisition

Francine Way

Thus far in the last 10 blog posts, we have discussed what M&A is, its success metrics, types of acquirers and value creations, capital structure, debt, and equity. In Blog #02 of the M&A series, we discussed SWOT analysis. Despite this strategic rationale, many acquirers approach M&A from a purely opportunistic stance.

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