Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 27, 2025

Precedent Transaction Analysis: Analyzes recent M&A transactions involving similar companies. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis: Projects future cash flows and discounts them to their present value. Develop a Comprehensive Due Diligence Plan: Create a detailed plan outlining the scope of the due diligence investigation.

Valuation 62

Valuation M&A Discounted Cash Flow DCF Analysis 62

Wizenius

JUNE 23, 2023

Impact of Working Capital on Cash Flows: Changes in working capital can affect the cash flows used in the DCF analysis. An increase in working capital, such as higher accounts receivable or inventory levels, leads to a cash outflow, reducing the projected cash flows.

DCF 52

DCF DCF Analysis Capital Financial Modeling 52

Lake Country Advisors

AUGUST 8, 2024

Adjust for Differences: Make necessary adjustments to account for differences between the target company and the comparables, such as growth rates or profit margins. The underlying principle is that the value of a business is equal to the present value of its expected future cash flows, taking into account the time value of money.

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Valuation Discounted Cash Flow S&P DCF Analysis 97

Wizenius

JUNE 12, 2023

Valuing a company that operates in a highly volatile industry with unpredictable revenue streams and market conditions requires a thoughtful approach that takes into account the unique characteristics and risks associated with the industry. Use different discount rate scenarios to account for varying levels of risk and uncertainty.

DCF Analysis 52

DCF Analysis Discounted Cash Flow DCF Risk Assessment 52

Wizenius

MAY 14, 2023

Terminal Value The terminal value is an essential component of a discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis. It represents the value of a business or an investment beyond the explicit projection period used in the DCF model. However, most companies have a longer lifespan and continue to generate cash flows well beyond that period.

DCF Analysis 52

DCF Analysis DCF Discounted Cash Flow Valuation 52

Wizenius

JUNE 25, 2023

Adjust the WACC to account for the company's specific risk profile. Adjustments for Negative Cash Flows: Incorporate adjustments in the DCF analysis to account for the negative cash flows in the initial years. Remember that determining the appropriate discount rate involves a level of judgment and analysis.

Financial Modeling 52

Financial Modeling Financial Models Investment Banking DCF Analysis 52

Francine Way

JULY 12, 2017

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. Essentially, it is a way to value a company based on cash generated from operation, taking into account all major expenses.

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Discounted Cash Flow Valuation M&A DCF 130