OfficeHours

MAY 31, 2023

The discounted cash flow analysis, commonly referred to as the DCF, along with the Leverage Buyout Analysis, commonly referred to as the LBO, are some of the most commonly used and complex financial modeling techniques on the Street today. Is it worth it? I will discuss this below.

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Sun Acquisitions

OCTOBER 13, 2023

This article aims to provide a concise overview of some commonly used valuation techniques and shed light on their significance in facilitating informed decision-making during the M&A process. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis is a commonly used income-based valuation technique.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

In this article, well unpack the key valuation drivers, explore current market multiples, and offer practical steps to help you assess and enhance the value of your software business. For a deeper dive into valuation methodology, see our article on Business Evaluation Methods.

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Sica Fletcher

MAY 8, 2024

Quite a few articles already detail the process of “how” to sell an insurance agency (you can read our article on that subject here ), but very few get to the bare bones of “why.” seller's discretionary earnings, discounted cash flow), they are so rarely used in insurance M&A that we do not include them here.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

In this article, well break down how software companies are valued, what drives multiples, and how to position your business for maximum value. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) : A more theoretical approach, used less frequently in lower middle-market deals due to its complexity and sensitivity to assumptions.

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Midaxo

APRIL 25, 2023

Introduction This article showcases how ChatGPT can serve as an effective M&A consultant by demonstrating how it can be used to help develop a best practices-based M&A playbook. An M&A playbook is a comprehensive framework that guides an organization’s M&A activities from start to finish.

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RKJ Partners

AUGUST 6, 2017

For the purposes of this article, we will focus on valuation from the perspective of a merger and acquisition transaction, and specifically from the viewpoint of a buyer evaluating a business for sale. This means that the method evaluates the future cash flow of the company and then discounts those cash flows to the present day.

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