• PHOTO: TIMA MIROSHNICHENKO After years of playing it safe, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity is finally gearing up for a revival. The latter half of 2024 saw a welcome uptick in deal volume, offering a glimpse of the dealmaking frenzy expected to unfold in 2025. Optimism is high, with forecasts predicting a 15% jump in […]

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  • Determining the value of a company is like appraising a rare art piece. You’re not just looking at one dimension: the history, current demand, uniqueness, and even the emotional resonance for potential buyers all influence its worth. With companies, though, there are constantly moving pieces — financial metrics, industry trends, competitive positioning, future growth potential […]

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  • If you’re an investment banker, you know that valuation is the beating heart of most major financial decisions. Whether you’re negotiating a merger, prepping for an IPO, or advising clients on a buy/sell decision, valuation is the North Star guiding your way. But the thing is, valuation isn’t just an exercise in crunching numbers anymore. […]

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