Management Presentation in M&A: Case Study 2 Real Firms
The first time I viewed a management presentation for an M&A deal, I saw how the story aligns with numbers… Read More »Management Presentation in M&A: Case Study 2 Real Firms
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Strategic vs. Financial Buyer: Case Study Analysis
The choice between a strategic buyer and a financial buyer changes the deal trajectory, risk profile, and value creation path… Read More »Strategic vs. Financial Buyer: Case Study Analysis
Bolt-On Acquisition: Case Study Between Real Firms, 2025–2026
Bolt-on acquisitions in M&A add value fast by buying a smaller, focused business that fits the platform and can be… Read More »Bolt-On Acquisition: Case Study Between Real Firms, 2025–2026
Roll-Up M&A: A 2-Company Case Study with 3+ Acquisitions
Roll-up strategy in M&A aims to turn many small, fragmented players into a larger, efficient platform through add-ons. It is… Read More »Roll-Up M&A: A 2-Company Case Study with 3+ Acquisitions
Synergy Valuation in M&A: Case Study R2008? (Need real-case: e.g., Intel/Mash?)
Syn synergy valuation in M&A is not a guess; it’s a method. In my experience, you unlock real value when… Read More »Synergy Valuation in M&A: Case Study R2008? (Need real-case: e.g., Intel/Mash?)
DCF in M&A: Case Study of Two Real Firms
Discounted cash flow remains the backbone of valuing target companies in M&A, but you must move beyond blank spots in… Read More »DCF in M&A: Case Study of Two Real Firms
Precedent Transactions Analysis: Case Study 2020-2025
Precedent transaction analysis uses control-level deal multiples (EV/EBITDA, EV/Revenue) from comparable recent transactions to value target companies, and in 2025… Read More »Precedent Transactions Analysis: Case Study 2020-2025
Comps in M&A: A 2-Company Case Study
Comparable Company Analysis (CCA) in M&A separates value from rumor. It stacks up peers that match you in size, growth,… Read More »Comps in M&A: A 2-Company Case Study