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Converting an Annual Growth Rate to a Monthly Growth Rate

The most common error I see in financial models as it relates to growth rates is to divide an annual growth rate by 12 to arrive at the monthly growth rate. In this post we will explore the correct way to convert growth rates for all periods.

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Monthly Three Statement Model

This post will focus on a few changes to keep in mind as you transition from building three statement models with annual periods to three statement models with monthly periods.

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Cash Free Debt Free Transaction

In this post we will look at what it means to structure a transaction on a “cash free, debt free” basis, and then look at how this is presented and calculated in the context of a financial model.

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Introduction to Independent Sponsors (aka Fundless Sponsors)

What is an independent sponsor? In contrast to a private equity fund, an independent sponsor sets out to source an acquisition target (business for sale), and then raises the funds to complete the acquisition. This can be achieved by an individual or a team of people working to raise capital on a deal-by-deal basis.

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ASM Announces Content Creation Initiative with Katten

ASimpleModel.com is pleased to announce a content creation initiative with Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP (“Katten”).
Through this initiative we intend to create content highlighting the relationships between the legal documents required to close a transaction and the financial models used to communicate potential outcomes.

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