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M&A Blog #16 – valuation (Discounted Cash Flow)

Francine Way

As I mentioned in my last post, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) is a valuation method that uses free cash flow projections, a discount rate, and a growth rate to find the present value estimate of a potential investment. Derive Free Cash Flow to Firm (FCFF).

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The Verdict is In on the Sell Side: Business Valuation Basics

Successful Acquisitions

It’s a balance where numbers meet intuition, and neither aspect should be ignored. Purposes of Valuation Before diving into the nuts and bolts of valuation, it’s crucial to understand its purposes. In M&A, normalized EBITDA is crucial for attaching a multiple and forecasting cash flows.

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M&A Blog #15 – valuation (tools and data preparation)

Francine Way

Access to credible sources of information such as SEC EDGAR database , Treasury.gov , OECD GDP Forecast , Mergent Online, S&P Capital IQ, Hoovers, ValueLine, Yahoo Finance , MarketWatch , and Damodaran Online. longer-term loans (term loans, senior bonds, unsecured debts), and (small portion of) cash on hand.

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Should I Sell My Insurance Agency?

Sica Fletcher

Other times, they are hoping to use their share of the sale to alleviate personal debt. Having steady amounts of cash/accounts receivable on file demonstrates an observable level of financial stability, as well as being able to cover any short-term expenses the agency might incur. Manageable Debt. Let’s Talk.