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Introduction to Valuation

Exploring business valuation with a hypothetical example. Assume you own a business that generates $1 million of cash flow each year, what would someone have to offer you to sell it?

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Valuing Portfolio Companies Every Quarter

How do private equity funds value portfolio companies? This post describes the valuation methods used for this purpose.

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Converting EBITDA to Free Cash Flow

In this post we will explain the difference between Free Cash Flow to the Firm (FCFF) and Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE), and further explain how to convert EBITDA and EBIT to Free Cash Flow.

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Post Acquisition Work: The First 100 Days

What does a private equity firm focus on in the first 100 days after closing on a new acquisition? This post explores 5 areas.

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Private Equity Roll-Up Strategy: Firm Considerations

What are the characteristics of individual private equity firms that correlate to a skillful and lucrative roll-up?

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