Peak Frameworks

MAY 2, 2024

The Role of Financial Analysis in Vertical Mergers Financial analysis underpins the decision-making process, involving: Financial Modeling: Creating models to forecast the financial performance of the merged entity.

Mergers 52

Mergers Mergers and Acquisitions Financial Analysis Discounted Cash Flow 52

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. Document IP and contracts : Ensure all software code, licenses, and customer agreements are properly documented and assignable.

Valuation 40

Valuation M&A Profitability Discounted Cash Flow 40

Cooley M&A

JULY 9, 2021

Buyers should keep a detailed record of any internal discussions and deliberations regarding deal price, and carefully document the type and amount of expected synergies reflected in the deal price, as synergy reductions will help to counteract any upward adjustment for increases in value. Adjustments to Deal Price for Synergies.

Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Mergers and Acquisitions Sale Shares Entertainment 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 26, 2023

Search fund founders need interns for countless tasks: filtering/screening companies, conducting due diligence, reviewing company documents, and, once the deal closes, reviewing the company’s financial performance. OK, So Where Does the Search Fund Internship Come into Play?

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Investment Banking Funds Equities 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 22, 2025

People are convinced that financial modeling in equity research is vastly different from investment banking and that research requires different or more specialized skills. So, for example, quarterly financial models are more common in equity research, as are detailed bottoms-up models used in initiating coverage reports.

Investment Banking 64

Investment Banking Equities Bank Banking 64