MergersCorp M&A International

JUNE 5, 2025

In an era marked by increasing geopolitical tensions and a re-evaluation of global trade relationships, tariffs have re-emerged as a potent tool of economic policy. This increased risk can lead to a higher weighted average cost of capital (WACC) for the target, further reducing its discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation.

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Lake Country Advisors

AUGUST 8, 2024

Market Capitalization Market capitalization is one of the simplest and most commonly used methods for valuing a publicly traded company. Example Scenario: Suppose XYZ Corp is a publicly traded technology company with 50 million shares outstanding, and the current share price is $20. million Year 2: $2 million / (1 + 0.10)^2 = $1.65

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Sun Acquisitions

OCTOBER 13, 2023

This approach relies on analyzing the market value of comparable publicly traded companies, known as guideline companies or multiples. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis is a commonly used income-based valuation technique. Market-Based Valuation One widely used valuation technique in M&A is market-based valuation.

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Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Comparable Company Analysis (CCA): CCA involves comparing the target company to similar publicly traded companies. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF): DCF is a fundamental valuation method that estimates the present value of a company’s future cash flows. It involves forecasting cash flows and applying a discount rate.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 14, 2025

Within renewables, companies that hold and operate solar and wind assets fall into this category, but an EV manufacturer like Tesla or BYD does not. Yes, electric charging stations are infrastructure, but EV companies main business is manufacturing and selling cars, and cars are consumer discretionary items.

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RKJ Partners

AUGUST 6, 2017

Below are the six recognized methodologies with short explanations of each: Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis: This analysis derives an ‘intrinsic’ value of a company. Essentially, comparable company analysis looks at the value of publicly traded companies. Comparable Company Analysis: This analysis provides “relative” valuation.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 19, 2023

Valuation , such as the different multiples used for mining companies and the NAV model in place of the DCF (see below). Valuation – Since many people perceive gold as a stable, irreplaceable store of value, gold miners often trade at higher multiples than base metal miners (see the examples below).

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