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ESG Valuation Considerations – Top Down or Bottom Up?

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ESG in Equity Analysis and Credit Analysis” was published in 2018 by the PRI, the Principles of Responsible Investment arm of the UN, and the CFA Institute. 2 Less than a year ago “Foundations of ESG Investing: How ESG Affect Equity Valuation, Risk, and Performance” was published in the Journal of Portfolio Management.

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Private Company Valuations—A Complete Guide

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These cash flows typically include operating income, tax payments, and changes in working capital and capital expenditures. b) Determining the Discount Rate: The discount rate, often the weighted average cost of capital (WACC), reflects the risk associated with the company’s cash flows.

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Private Company Valuations—A Complete Guide

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These cash flows typically include operating income, tax payments, and changes in working capital and capital expenditures. b) Determining the Discount Rate: The discount rate, often the weighted average cost of capital (WACC), reflects the risk associated with the company’s cash flows.