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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. The full list of these items can be found here.

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Best Practices for Due Diligence and Valuation in M&A

Sun Acquisitions

Due diligence and valuation are critical to any successful merger and acquisition (M&A) deal. Assess the company’s financial performance, including revenue, profitability, and cash flow. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis: Projects future cash flows and discounts them to their present value.

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The Unseen Hand: Tariffs and Their Profound Consequences on Mergers & Acquisitions

MergersCorp M&A International

Far from being mere taxes on goods, these duties exert a profound and multifaceted influence on the landscape of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). This translates into compressed profit margins, reduced earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), and ultimately, a diminished free cash flow.

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Methods and Examples on How to Value a Company

Lake Country Advisors

Accurate and appropriate valuation is one of the pillars of maximizing the profits from a business sale. Adjust for Differences: Make necessary adjustments to account for differences between the target company and the comparables, such as growth rates or profit margins.

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The 11 Concepts And Ideas I Learned From Interviewing ChatGPT On How To Buy A Business.

How2Exit

Buying an existing business can provide an entrepreneur with a customer base, a proven business model, existing infrastructure, immediate revenue and profits, and experienced employees. An existing business may also be generating revenue and profits, which can provide a source of income and a return on investment.

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The Verdict is In on the Sell Side: Business Valuation Basics

Successful Acquisitions

The Verdict is In on the Sell Side: Business Valuation Basics By Brian Goodhart Valuation is a fundamental aspect of the complex and intricate world of mergers and acquisitions. Most valuations revolve around the concept of a “going concern,” assuming the business will continue to operate profitably in the future.

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Useful Software Industry Acronyms for Executives

Software Equity Group

CAC: Customer Acquisition Cost Customer acquisition cost (CAC) measures the amount of money a business spends to acquire a new customer. DCF: Discounted Cash Flow Estimates a company’s value and forecasts future cash flow by incorporating the time value of money.