OfficeHours

OCTOBER 17, 2023

If you do, you may be able to afford to have less in your emergency fund in case something goes wrong (i.e. you get laid off or some other event happens resulting in a decrease in income).

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Debt M&A Investment 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The IB internship recruiting timeline is now so insane that even mainstream news sources like the Wall Street Journal are writing about it (“ The Race Is On to Hire Interns for 2025. Admittedly, not all banks did this, and many bulge bracket firms will start in the normal time frame of January – March.

Investment Banking 105

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 105

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) : A more theoretical approach, used less frequently in lower middle-market deals due to its complexity and sensitivity to assumptions. Buyers apply a multiple to your trailing twelve-month EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization).

Valuation 40

Valuation M&A Profitability Discounted Cash Flow 40

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

For a deeper dive into valuation methodology, see our article on Business Evaluation Methods.

Sale 40

Sale Valuation M&A Discounted Cash Flow 40

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF): Useful for businesses with predictable cash flows, though less common in early-stage or high-growth SaaS due to forecasting uncertainty. EBITDA Multiples: More common for mature, profitable software businesses.

Valuation 40

Valuation M&A Discounted Cash Flow Advisory 40