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The Dividend Discount Model (DDM): The Black Sheep of Valuation?

Mergers and Inquisitions

It can be useful for certain companies, such as power and utility firms and midstream (pipeline) operators in oil & gas … …but it’s also much harder to set up and use than a standard DCF. In other words, you profit based on the company’s dividend s and the potential increases in its stock price over time.

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Useful Software Industry Acronyms for Executives

Software Equity Group

Being aware of these terms and their implications can significantly enhance your ability to navigate negotiations, make informed business decisions, and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of your company’s value. DCF is used when making investment decisions and understanding a business’s current and future value.

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Metals & Mining Investment Banking: The Full Guide to Ground Zero for the Energy Transition

Mergers and Inquisitions

The metals & mining team’s classification varies based on the bank. Sometimes, it’s in the broad “Natural Resources” group, but it could also be in Industrials , Renewables, or even Power & Utilities. Valuation , such as the different multiples used for mining companies and the NAV model in place of the DCF (see below).