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Section 338 Elections

Learn how Section 338 elections transform stock acquisitions into asset deals for tax purposes, enabling tax basis step-up benefits despite…

Returns Analysis (IRR & CoC)

Discover how VCs evaluate investments beyond basic metrics. Compare IRR vs CoC returns analysis and learn why timing isn't everything…

Equity Method Accounting

Learn how equity method accounting works when a company owns 20-50% of another business. See real examples of Investment in…

Weighted-Average Cost of Capital (WACC)

Decode the real cost of capital with a proven WACC calculation approach. See why blended after-tax returns and targeted capital…

Tax-Free Acquisitions

Discover how M&A transactions qualify as tax-free reorganizations with stock-based deals. Learn the 4 essential conditions, including ownership requirements and…

Noncontrolling (Minority) Interest

See how noncontrolling interest works in M&A with real examples, allocation formulas, and financial statement impacts. Learn parent vs. minority…

Purchase Price Allocation I

Accurately calculate purchase price in M&A transactions - from transaction costs to equity issuance. Learn crucial differences between FAS 141…

Valuation Multiples

Learn the strategic differences between enterprise & equity multiples, including P/E, EBITDA, EBIT & Sales ratios. See how these key…

Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Analysis

Private equity's best-kept secret: See the numbers behind a leveraged buyout (LBO). Discover how PE firms pay the minimum for…

Download Free LBO Model Templates - Long Form & Short Form Models

Download free LBO model templates for Excel. Choose from a short-form model for quick analysis or a long-form model for…

Mastering Terminal Value Calculation in Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis

Learn how to calculate terminal value in a DCF using the terminal multiple and perpetuity growth methods. Ensure accurate business…

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis

Discover how discounted cash flow analysis reveals a business's true value through projected cash flows. See practical steps, real examples,…