FE International

MARCH 23, 2022

This article is part of our Valuation by Business Model series, in which we provide you with information on what makes your particular business model unique when it comes to SaaS business valuation. For more in-depth reading on valuation, see our post How to Value a Website or Internet Business. How To Sell a SaaS.

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EBITDA Start-ups Business Valuation Marketability 105

Brian DeChesare

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

It is a more specialized group with certain disadvantages vs. other industry groups and product groups (e.g., But if that’s your rationale for claiming that it’s “not banking,” then you might as well argue that ECM and DCM are also not banking. The experience also differs based on the types of securities your group focuses on.

Finance 65

Finance Banking Equity Marketability 65

Musings on Markets

AUGUST 25, 2023

These contracts are not only expected to bring in a staggering $114 billion in revenues to the NFL in the next decade, but in a reflection of the times, they are split among four different broadcasters (ESPN, CBS, NBC and Fox), with Amazon Prime picking up the slack. So, what is it that makes it for a "trophy assets"?

Start-ups 92

Start-ups Dividends Marketability Finance 92

Brian DeChesare

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

He even appeared on the cover of Fortune , joining other business luminaries such as Elizabeth Holmes : When crypto prices were skyrocketing in 2020 and 2021, FTX, like all crypto companies, seemed to be doing well. But these statements are misleading because, in reality, SBF and FTX were never worth that much – it was a giant fraud.

Start-ups 52

Start-ups Banking Finance Technology 52

Audit Board

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Demystifying Active vs. Passive Voice: A Practical Approach We’ve all experienced the disappointment of no one following up on important observations. What if your recommendation stated that, “The server should be upgraded,” “The process should be documented, approved, and communicated,” or something similar? What are the risks?

Start-ups 59

Start-ups Compliance 59

Brian DeChesare

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

These are nice sales pitches, but the reality is quite different. The company still pays interest on the full $1000 and must repay it upon maturity, but you can buy the issuance at a steep discount because there’s a significant chance of default (see: book value vs. market value vs. face value ).

Equity 88

Equity Banking EBITDA Start-ups 88

Brian DeChesare

APRIL 10, 2024

By contrast, the interest in sports went from 0 to a 100-mph fastball quickly, with dozens of sports-focused firms now (vs. And as with Bitcoin and AI, soaring valuations always attract new buyers who expect even greater fools in the future. Sports teams have emotional connections that function like “moats” for traditional businesses.

Equity 87

Equity Private Equity Firm Start-ups Accounting Firms 87