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Post 3 - Why does the conventional DCF not work for valuing a start-up/young firm?

Wizenius

Diversity in equity claims: In most of the cases of publicly traded firms with one class of shares, all equity claims on the firm are equivalent.

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Post 4 - Why does the conventional DCF not work for valuing a start-up/young firm?

Wizenius

The discounting factor would be typically more compared to the one used in publicly traded firms. This discounting factor is targeted rate of return of the VC investor and is set high enough to capture the foreseen/perceived risk of operating the business and chances of its survival.

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M&A Blog #17 – valuation (Comparable Company)

Francine Way

As we have previously covered what are needed to complete these steps in our DCF discussion , I would refer to those steps (1 through 7) here. As we have previously covered what are needed to complete these steps in our DCF discussion , I would refer to those steps (9 through 12) here. They are basically the same for this exercise.

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Understanding Valuation Techniques in Mergers and Acquisitions

Sun Acquisitions

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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Mergers and Acquisitions Valuation Strategies: Unlocking the Secrets to Successful M&A Transactions

Sun Acquisitions

Comparable Company Analysis (CCA): CCA involves comparing the target company to similar publicly traded companies. CTA provides a more industry-specific perspective and is useful when there are limited public comparables. CCA provides a market-based perspective on valuation but may not consider specific company dynamics.

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Buy Side M&A Blog Series - Vol 7 - Valuing The Target

RKJ Partners

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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Keeping Up with Delaware Appraisal Jurisprudence Since Aruba: Deal Price Reigns Supreme, But Will Recent Decision Lead to More Arbitrage?

Cooley M&A

Panera Bread was a publicly traded company that JAB Holdings B.V. January 2020) +12% DCF Private target; unreliable sales process Final (affirmed on appeal on January 22, 2021) Synapse Wireless (VC Slights – Del. took private in 2017 for $315/share.