Francine Way

JULY 17, 2017

Thus far, we have discussed three common valuation methods that most strategic and financial acquirers use when valuing a company for acquisitions or investments. This current post about Leveraged Buy Out (LBO) is about a valuation method used by a very specific type of financial acquirer: private equity (PE) firms.

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How2Exit

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

His career transitioned into investment banking and fractional CFO services, where he developed significant expertise in mergers and acquisitions, particularly roll-ups. Integrating talent and aligning interests across multiple acquisitions magnifies operational efficiencies, improving prospectives for valuation bumps.

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Growth Business

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

By Dom Walbanke on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success The British Business Bank has recorded a £135m loss in the year ending March after a drop in portfolio valuations. Taylor took over from Catherine Lewis La Torre in February this year, stating at the time he’d like to see the bank invest in more UK scale-ups.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 17, 2023

link] By: FOCUS Investment Banking Do you know what two factors drive the most value in your practice sale? How are practices even valued by private equity investors? Hear it directly from a seasoned investment banker.

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MergersCorp M&A International

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In this environment, MergersCorp Investment Banking stands out as a dedicated partner for businesses navigating the complexities of the global market. The MergersCorp Advantage MergersCorp Investment Banking prides itself on its holistic approach to M&A advisory.

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CNBC: Investing

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

An 'outsized' valuation spread implies that shares of Bank of America could rally 33%, according to Citi.

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Financial Times - Banking

JANUARY 5, 2025

Boutiques counting on M&A rebound to support elevated valuations and star hires

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How2Exit

MARCH 10, 2025

Key Takeaways: Vendor Financing as a Deal-Making Tool – Richmond explains how structuring deals with seller financing, instead of traditional bank loans, helps align interests and often results in better terms for both buyers and sellers. But his real expertise lies in structuring deals that others might overlook.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 16, 2024

“Why investment banking?” But most coverage suggests generic answers about wanting to learn a lot, liking financial analysis or valuation, or wanting to “understand different industries.” and there’s now an overwhelming amount of information online about investment banking. Are Bad Why Investment Banking Over Other Careers?

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CNBC: Investing

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Citi's valuation relative to peers makes the stock too attractive to ignore, according to KBW.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2023

In 24 hours, it went from “We’re fine, but we took some losses and need additional capital” to “The FDIC is taking over, the government has guaranteed uninsured deposits, and there might be additional bank runs and a financial crisis or three.” It’s the second-biggest bank failure in U.S. Silicon Valley Bank did not “fail” in 24 hours.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 20, 2023

If you want to know how to get an investment banking internship, it’s simple: Start very, very early and have a great “Plan B” if something goes wrong. And yes, you read the news correctly: Banks like RBC, DB, Houlihan Lokey, Rothschild, and Guggenheim opened 2025 summer internship applications in calendar year 2023. Corporate banking.

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CNBC: Investing

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The S&P 500 today is higher quality and has lower earnings volatility than in prior decades, making it a "different animal," BofA's Savita Subramanian said.

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Wizenius

AUGUST 7, 2023

Even the banks where you deposit your money are legally required to retain only 3-10% of their funds, allowing the remaining to be invested or lent out. Valuation and a company's balance sheet lie at opposite ends of the financial spectrum. Remarkably, about 90% of the world's money is essentially a bet on the future.

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CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 16, 2024

The bank doubts that stocks can keep marching higher and has some trading ideas for what it says is a market with a "historically elevated valuation."

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CNBC: Investing

AUGUST 14, 2024

equity and quantitative strategy, says valuations for the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index are compelling. Savita Subramanian, the firm's head of U.S.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 24, 2023

How do practice valuations compare to those of real estate? By: FOCUS Investment Banking You don’t want to miss these valuable tips from industry experts on how they collaborate to create the best overall outcome for your transaction! What does it take to maximize real estate value? A well-structured lease, of course!

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CNBC: Investing

JULY 19, 2023

The shares trade at a cheap valuation, the bank said. JPMorgan says it's time for investors to consider scooping up Cisco Systems as order trends normalize.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Corporate finance jobs at normal companies are bad … …if you’re using them to break into a deal-based field, such as investment banking , private equity , or venture capital , or as a “Plan B” if you interview around but do not get into one of these. not banks or investment firms). What Are Corporate Finance Jobs?

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How2Exit

JUNE 3, 2024

E219: Unlocking True Business Value: Strategies and Insights for Mid-Market Sales w/ Trever Acers - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Trever Acers is an investment banking and valuation expert with over two decades of experience in the industry. Acers mentions, "Change the frame.

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MergersCorp M&A International

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

One of the key services provided by MergersCorp is business valuation which plays a crucial role in the M&A process. valuation is the process of determining the economic value of a company. There are several reasons why business valuation is essential for companies involved in M&A transactions.

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Devensoft

AUGUST 22, 2023

Navigating M&A valuations with precision is paramount for informed decision-making. Our guide equips you with step-by-step instructions on employing the Enterprise Value Calculator effectively, complete with insights into optimal practices for precision valuations. Let’s dive into the intricacies of this invaluable resource.

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The TRADE

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

UAE national bank Commercial Bank International (CBI) has adopted Bloomberg’s multi-asset risk system (MARS) modules for counterparty risk, market risk and valuation. The bank will now adopt three additional modules of the solution, making MARS its primary risk management system.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 5, 2023

Many candidates dread the paper LBO, but simply put, it is one of the most definitive “weeder” techniques used by many private equity firms and investment banking to lower the applicant pool. Simply put, considering the target company’s growth prospects, market position, and industry dynamics is crucial for a well-informed valuation.

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OfficeHours

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

How To Navigate Multiple Offers and Move ASAP Coming from a non-target school, investment banking jobs were coveted roles that were few and far between. Fortunate enough to be one of the “lucky ones”, I landed my first banking role at an MM shop on the Restructuring team. Intention to Lateral? Results stay anon.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 7, 2024

One aspect that is often talked about and significantly impacts the business landscape is the relationship between interest rates, private equity groups, and business valuations. Impact on Business Valuations: The fluctuation in interest rates not only influences PE activities but also affects how businesses are valued.

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OfficeHours

MAY 24, 2023

Investment banking is one of the most sought-after careers in the finance world. Investment banking is highly desirable due to its potential for high lifetime earnings, its interesting and impactful work, and it serves as a springboard for a career in finance. Maybe even more important than your major is your GPA.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 3, 2023

But people who aim for investment banking roles are very much into those bells and whistles, so questions about the DDM and other “exotic” methodologies began rolling in. To be fair, in some industries – like commercial banks and insurance within FIG – the DDM is a core valuation methodology.

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Benchmark International

JANUARY 16, 2024

The 13th annual survey conducted by Citizens Bank regarding the M&A outlook for 2024 points to the highest levels of optimism in several years for dealmaking activity this year. Solid expectations for the U.S. economy and rising enthusiasm among buyers underscore this much-welcomed optimism.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

If there is one sector that has attracted even more hype than technology and TMT , it might just be renewable energy investment banking. But before jumping into the overall advantages and disadvantages, let’s start with the verticals and how banks are set up: Table Of Contents What is Renewable Energy Investment Banking?

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Wizenius

JULY 12, 2023

Congratulations, pursuing investment banking wouldn’t be a job instead it would be a passion for you. Academics: Not a deal breaker, but definitely opens up many doors for interviews if you are an Ivy league pass out or from a recognized university/course Financial Modelling: Knowledge of financial modelling, valuation techniques is a must.

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Global Banking & Finance

MARCH 24, 2024

Analysis-Spain’s battle of the banks as BBVA narrows gap to Santander By Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) – BBVA’s share price has more than trebled since late 2020, narrowing its valuation gap to Santander and highlighting a divergence in fortunes between the Spanish banks that may be short-lived.

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 27, 2023

Uplift had raised nearly $700 million in equity and debt, securing $123 million at a reported $195 million valuation in its Series C round alone. Klarna , once Europe’s most valuable VC-backed company, suffered an 85% valuation cut, from $45.6 billion to just $6.7 billion in July 2022 following an $800 million round.

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MergersCorp M&A International

DECEMBER 2, 2024

New York, NY – The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) in New York is excited to announce its strategic partnership with MergersCorp M&A International, an american leading investment banking and advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate finance.

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TechCrunch: M&A

MAY 8, 2023

After raising $100 million at a valuation of over $2 billion last year, the Australian ed-tech startup Go1 is making an acquisition and getting some investment to expand its reach and technology to serve the market of corporate online learning. Blinkist’s last valuation was $160 million in 2018 , when it raised $18.8

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Razorpay

JULY 27, 2023

Similarly, businesses with large, complex financial needs go to the country’s biggest banks. These banks are called investment banks. Let’s take an in-depth look at what an investment bank is, and how businesses benefit from them. What is Investment Banking? To do this, she approaches ABC Investment Bank.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 6, 2023

If you are already out of college, unfortunately, there is nothing that you can do regarding whether or not you attended a target school, but for those who are not currently in investment banking or MBB (i.e., Gaining the RIGHT Practical Experience Private equity firms value candidates with relevant transaction experience.

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