Brian DeChesare

MAY 29, 2024

Project Finance Definition: “Project Finance” refers to acquisitions, debt/equity financings, and new developments of capital-intensive infrastructure assets that provide essential utilities and services. However, many people also use the term more broadly to refer to equity, debt, and advisory for infrastructure assets.

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Equilest

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

These examples cover a range of topics, including discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, comparable company analysis (CCA), and market multiples. Continuous Learning in Valuation Given the dynamic nature of financial markets, continuous learning is essential for professionals in valuation. What is Free Cash Flow to Equity?

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Chris Mercer

MARCH 29, 2024

Introduction and Conclusion My musings on the use of restricted stock discounts to estimate marketability discounts (or DLOMs) have led me to the conclusion: Restricted stock studies/discounts cannot be used to estimate DLOMs in any credible, standards-compliant manner. Three of the first four Mercer’s Musings posts address this issue.

Marketability 52

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Valutico

MAY 6, 2024

Different methods are used, like looking at market prices, predicting future profits, and evaluating assets. Some techniques include comparing companies in the market, estimating future cash flows, and assessing the value of tangible assets. to its market value.

Discounted Cash Flow 52

Discounted Cash Flow Precedent Transaction Analysis Weighted Average Cost of Capital Comparable Company Analysis 52

Equilest

DECEMBER 4, 2024

To discover how blue sky valuation combined with the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method helps assess intangible assets like brand equity, intellectual property, and goodwill. It estimates a company’s intrinsic value based on future cash flows, discounted back to their present value. Calculating terminal value.

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Chris Mercer

MARCH 7, 2024

The second and third musings address the issue of marketability discounts and conclude that it is not possible to comply with any valuation standards, whether USPAP or not, using only averages of restricted stock studies as a basis for “guessing” marketability discounts. The relevant pool of potential buyers, if any.

Dividends 52

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Andrew Stolz

MAY 22, 2020

Invested Capital Growth (ICG), as defined by The Economic Times, is “the appreciation in the value of an asset over a period of time.” It is calculated by comparing the current value of a stock, sometimes known as the market value of an asset or investment, to the amount paid when you originally bought it. References.

Terminal Value 52

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Brian DeChesare

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

No Right or Wrong Answers – Some technical questions have correct answers, but many market and investment ones do not. Market and Investment Questions – Which startup would you invest in? Which market is attractive? Which markets should we avoid? Q: Why not private equity, growth equity, hedge funds, or entrepreneurship?

Start-ups 59

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Equilest

AUGUST 6, 2023

Key Concepts to Know: Before diving into the valuation techniques, it's important to understand concepts like the time value of money, risk and return trade-off, and the significance of growth rates. Various Approaches to Valuation: Valuation can be approached through three main methods - market-based, asset-based, and income-based valuation.

Discounted Cash Flow 40

Discounted Cash Flow Business Valuation Precedent Transaction Analysis Comparable Company Analysis 40

Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Finally, my starting cost of capital of 10.15% reflects the reality that the riskfree rate and equity risk premiums have risen over 2022, and my ending number of 9% is an indication that I expect Tesla to become less risky over time. It was the reason that I argued at a $1.2

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Brian DeChesare

APRIL 19, 2023

Metals & Mining Investment Banking Definition: In metals & mining investment banking, professionals advise companies that find, produce, and distribute base metals, bulk commodities, and precious metals on debt and equity issuances and mergers and acquisitions. and Industrias Peñoles (Mexico). silver and platinum).

Banking 52

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Chris Mercer

AUGUST 1, 2022

Were also bigger and had higher market capitalizations and better operating performance, on average. Market Pricing and Restricted Stock Discounts. The next figure examines the offer amounts, size of the transactions, and market pricing of the dividend-paying restricted stock issuers. We make observations from the second figure.

Dividends 52

Dividends Appraisal Marketability Start-ups 52

Brian DeChesare

AUGUST 10, 2022

Oil & Gas Investment Banking Definition: In oil & gas investment banking, professionals advise companies that search for, produce, store, transport, refine, and market energy on raising debt and equity and completing mergers and acquisitions. Downstream: 31 (mix of everything, but no private equity activity).

Banking 98

Banking Dividends EBITDA Equity 98

Chris Mercer

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Atticus Frank will present tomorrow and talk about why market multiples differ between and among industries. It is essential to normalize the earnings of operating companies when providing appraisals either at the financial control/marketable minority level or the nonmarketable minority level. These sessions are always lots of fun.

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Equidam

APRIL 22, 2025

S ection 3: What Influence Do Markets Have on Startup Valuation? Valuing startups relies heavily on assumptions about future performance, interpretations of market trends, and the specific perspectives and risk appetites of the involved parties. [3] This exploration will cover: Section 1: What is Startup Valuation?

Discounted Cash Flow 64

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Equidam

APRIL 22, 2025

Communicating Future Potential Section 3: Riding the Waves: The Influence of Markets Section 4: The Goal of Valuation: Building Investor Confidence Section 5: The Founder’s Valuation Playbook Section 6: Bridging the Gap: Founder, Investor, and Advisor Perspectives Section 1: What is Startup Valuation? 11] [13] Internal/Compliance (e.g.,

Discounted Cash Flow 52

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