Equidam

JULY 23, 2025

We’ll also explain, in plain language, common valuation frameworks you’ll encounter, like the International Private Equity Valuation (IPEV) Guidelines , the VC Method, and our own methodology which encompasses both. The leading standard in venture capital is the International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation Guidelines (IPEV).

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GCF Value

JULY 9, 2025

Because PeerComps sources data exclusively from SBA lenders, 100% of the transactions are SBA-financed. Grain & Press Café: A two-location, fast-casual concept with $700K in EBITDA, strong brand equity, and professional management. Multi-unit operations with managers in place also command stronger multiples. It appraised at 6.2x

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IT Valuations

APRIL 7, 2025

The market remains competitive, with private equity and strategic buyers showing continued interest in the sector. Private equity investors remain bullish on the sector but are placing greater emphasis on operational efficiency and sustainable growth. Whats Driving Valuations?

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Global Finance

JUNE 6, 2025

Global Finance : To what extent does geography play a role in affecting a company’s valuation? Koller: One major trend we’ve seen is the globalization of equity markets over the last 35 years. GF : What will modern finance look like in the future? Koller : It applies to most parts of the world.

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Equidam

JUNE 10, 2025

This guide explains what BSPCEs are, how they compare to other equity incentives (like free shares/AGA, stock options, or RSUs), and the process of obtaining a BSPCE valuation. This win-win tax treatment for both employee and employer is why BSPCEs are considered one of the most favorable equity schemes in Europe.

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Accountancy Today

APRIL 11, 2025

Moore Kingston Smiths corporate finance team has advised Asteria Labels and Packaging Group once again to advise on its acquisition of Dublin-based printing company Label World. The firms corporate finance team advised on financial and tax due diligence.

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Peak Business Valuation

JANUARY 25, 2025

Consolidation: Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) and private equity firms are contributing to ongoing consolidation in the industry. Securing Financing for Buying a Dental Practice If you are looking to finance the purchase of a dental practice, a loan from the Small Business Administration (SBA) may be right for you.

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Equilest

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

If you want to explore deeper insights on fundraising valuation, investment strategies, and financial modeling, check out our related articles on startup financing and valuation methodologies ? This valuation affects how much equity is given to investors and how much capital a company can raise. Why is Fundraising Valuation Important?

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Brian DeChesare

JANUARY 22, 2025

We sometimes get questions about why we dont offer an equity research course. People are convinced that financial modeling in equity research is vastly different from investment banking and that research requires different or more specialized skills. IB is all about deals , while ER is all about coverage.

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Reynolds Holding

JANUARY 9, 2025

Equity has become a dominant component of CEO compensation in the past three decades due to its ability to align the interests of managers and shareholders. Each year, a firm can award its CEO either a certain number (share-based) or a given dollar value (value-based) of equity grants. We find that about 40.6

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Musings on Markets

DECEMBER 11, 2024

I like to make a difference : I do not expect my students to agree with all or even much of what I have to say, but I would like to think that I sometimes change the way they think about finance, and perhaps even affect their choice of professions.

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Brian DeChesare

DECEMBER 4, 2024

But this started changing in the 2010s and early 2020s as team values skyrocketed and billionaires, sovereign wealth funds , and sports private equity firms all jumped into the sector. It mixes public finance , project finance , real estate , and infrastructure. What is Sports Investment Banking? Can teams carry debt?

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Benzinga

APRIL 7, 2025

(NYSE: PX ) ("P10" or the "Company"), a leading private markets solutions provider, today announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Qualitas Equity Funds SGEIC, S.A. Qualitas Funds") for an initial purchase price of $63 million, with the potential for additional earnout consideration.

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Brian DeChesare

MAY 14, 2025

Like renewable energy IB , different banks classify their groups differently, so you could find yourself working on everything from a data center REIT M&A deal to an airport financing to an IPO for a solar developer. Renewables, Power & Utilities, Project Finance, Public Finance, Real Estate, Oil & Gas and More?

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Scott Mashuda

DECEMBER 19, 2024

With private equity firms sitting on dry powder and hungry for quality acquisitions, business owners contemplating an exit face perhaps their most favorable environment in years. This shift from inflation-fighting to growth stimulus has fundamentally altered market dynamics, putting sellers firmly in control.

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Scott Mashuda

MARCH 31, 2025

With continued interest rate cuts and significant private equity capital seeking deals in 2025, current market dynamics present compelling sell-side opportunities for well-prepared sellers to achieve premium valuations. I Know How To Run My Company, I Can Sell It Myself.

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Equidam

JUNE 30, 2025

The end of the ZIRP (Zero Interest Rate Policy) era has created a valuation reset that’s forcing founders into down rounds, threatening equity dilution, employee morale, and future fundraising ability. If you’re a founder facing this reality, you’re not alone, and more importantly, you’re not doomed.

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Reynolds Holding

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

economy stabilized, inflation declined (albeit with some renewed concern toward the end of the year), financing markets brightened, albeit modestly, and equity markets climbed ever higher. Private Equity Evolution. Global M&A deal volume reached $3.17 trillion, reflecting a 9.8% increase compared to 2023.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

JANUARY 22, 2025

economy stabilized, inflation declined (albeit with some renewed concern toward the end of the year), financing markets brightened, albeit modestly, and equity markets climbed ever higher. Global M&A deal volume reached $3.17 trillion, reflecting a 9.8% increase compared to 2023.

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Benzinga

APRIL 3, 2025

At closing, BIP's equity investment is expected to be $500 million, which represents approximately 15% of the total equity investment, funded entirely by proceeds from recently announced capital recycling initiatives. Debt financing for the transaction was led by Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. and Mizuho Bank, Ltd.,

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Africa today is the worlds youngest continent, with a growing population and several fast-growing economies, but significant challenges, including the need for regulatory reform in banking and finance. Global Finance: Last year, we discussed the departure of a number of high-profile foreign banks from Africa. We need foreign savings.

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Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The first was the response that I received to my last data update , where I looked at the profitability of businesses, and specifically at how a comparison of accounting returns on equity (capital) to costs of equity (capital) can yield a measure of excess returns.

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Equilest

MARCH 8, 2025

A comprehensive valuation is also crucial for securing financing, as lenders and investors require detailed reports before approving loans or funding acquisitions. Key metrics include gross revenue, EBITDA, net profit margin, cash flow stability, inventory turnover rate, and debt-to-equity ratio. Absolutely.

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Global Finance

JUNE 5, 2025

Global Finance: There’s a lot of talk lately about tokenizing physical assets like gold, real estate, and art. GF : By tokenizing a 300-year-old violin that once belonged to Catherine the Great, what financing opportunities do you open up? GF : Can tokenization make global finance safer? GF : What about real estate and equities?

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Benzinga

JUNE 27, 2025

We are well organized, well financed and committed to our clients. Over the past 24 years, we've been a trusted partner for top law firms, lenders, and private equity investors, tackling some of the most complex and high stakes matters. We have one of the strongest teams in the industry and are well poised for continued growth.

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Scott Mashuda

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Key Takeaways: M&A conditions favor sellers, with record private equity capital, active strategic buyers, and favorable interest rates following recent Fed cuts to 4.25-4.50% This monetary shift coincides with record levels of private equity capital seeking quality acquisitions. The buyer landscape remains diverse and active.

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Benzinga

APRIL 22, 2025

a Cayman Islands exempted company and special purpose acquisition company targeting the healthcare sector (NASDAQ: VACH , "Voyager" or the "SPAC")), announced today that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement (the "Business Combination Agreement").

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 6, 2024

BNY posted significant growth by offering centralized reporting, allowing clients to monitor and manage their portfolios seamlessly, and offering diverse investment solutions including fixed-income, equity, and multisector strategies. The post Worlds Best Private Banks 2025: US Regional appeared first on Global Finance Magazine.

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Equidam

JUNE 20, 2025

Conventional wisdom tend to argue that the high failure rate of IPOs issued during the “hot” period is due to lower screening standard, lower required return on equity, or overoptimistic investors.

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RNC

MARCH 13, 2025

Balance Sheet: Understanding a Companys Financial Position The balance sheet provides a snapshot of a company’s assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time. Key Components of Financial Reporting 1. It helps businesses assess their financial health, determine liquidity, and evaluate solvency.

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Musings on Markets

JUNE 2, 2025

Sovereign Defaults: A History Through time, governments have often been dependent on debt to finance themselves, some in the local currency and much in a foreign currency. Let's start with the riskfree rate, a basic building block for estimating costs of equity and capital, which are inputs into intrinsic valuation.

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Scott Mashuda

APRIL 30, 2025

Harshid brings valuable experience and education to REAG, holding a Master of Science in Quantitative Finance from Northeastern University and having successfully completed Level II of the CFA Program. The post REAG Welcomes Harshid Patel as New Analyst appeared first on REAG.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Global Finance: How has sustainable investing evolved as an aspect of long-term wealth planning? Today, it encompasses a broad spectrum of ambitions, from climate resilience to social equity, requiring tailored solutions that align with each clients values. Safra Sarasin, shares how wealth managers meet clients sustainability goals.

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Global Finance

APRIL 6, 2025

Faced with low yields, insurers are deepening ties with private equity and asset managers, turning to alternative investments amid regulatory headwinds. Now insurers are embracing alternative investments like private debt, infrastructure, and real estateoften partnering with asset managers and private equity firms to boost yields.

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Accountancy Today

JUNE 9, 2025

Dains has revealed that its corporate finance team has officially entered into the national top 20 of deal advisers for the first time, following a “landmark” first quarter. Roy Farmer, corporate finance partner at Dains, said: “Q1 has been a fantastic start to the year for the corporate finance team and the wider Dains Group.

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Equidam

JULY 16, 2025

Revenue-based financing : Growing alternatives like revenue-based financing offer capital without equity dilution, though typically at higher costs than traditional venture capital. This might include customer-funded growth, revenue-based financing, or strategic partnerships.

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Global Finance

JUNE 23, 2025

The result is a risk financing landscape that is evolving at an unprecedented pace. ” The post Global Insurance: New Capital Frontiers appeared first on Global Finance Magazine. A clear indicator of this shift is the growth in insurers’ investment in alternative capital.

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