Palantir CFO sells $7M in stock amid valuation dip
CFO Dive
JANUARY 7, 2025
The sale comes as a Morgan Stanley analyst cautioned that Palantir is “trading too far ahead” of its intrinsic value as it looks to take advantage of the generative AI boom.
ATM: Valuation is an Exercise in Faith with Aswath Damodaran
Barry Ritholtz
OCTOBER 9, 2024
 ATM: Valuation is an exercise in faith with Aswath Damodaran. Full transcript below. ~~~ About this week’s guest: Professor Aswath Damodaran of NYU Stern School of Business is known as the Dean of Valuation. . ~~~ About this week’s guest: Professor Aswath Damodaran of NYU Stern School of Business is known as the Dean of Valuation.
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nCino cuts 7% of workforce, CFO departs
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JANUARY 19, 2023
The sector has been hit by declining sales for PCs and software, plummeting valuations and high inflation. nCino and Microsoft are the latest tech firms to announce layoffs.
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Klarna Considers Share Sale Ahead Of Listing In US
Global Finance
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Klarna Group, Europe’s leading payment solutions disrupter, is exploring a secondary share sale ahead of its 2025 initial public offering in the US. Stockholm-based Klarna is believed to have a valuation of about $20 billion in advance of the IPO. billion in July of that year. billion in July 2022.
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The Difference Makers: Key Person(s) Valuation
Musings on Markets
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Of course, and with small businesses, especially those built around personal services (a doctor or plumber’s practice), it is part of the valuation process, where the key person is valued or at least priced and incorporated into valuation. To estimate key person value, there are three general approaches: 1.
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Tesla's Trillion Dollar Moment: A Valuation Revisit!
Musings on Markets
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
If you are interested, you can see my valuations from 2014 , 2016 and 2017. My two most recent valuations were in June 2019 and January 2020, and I am going to go back to them, not just because they are recent, but because they led to investment decisions on my part.
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FinTech Stripe Eyes Funding Round That Could Put Valuation At $100B
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
According to people familiar with the discussions, the new valuation could hit as much as $70 billion or maybe as much as $100 billion, Bloomberg said. FinTech Stripe is considering a funding round to value it higher than the $36 billion it got on its last round, Bloomberg reports.
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Stripe Raises $100M, Boosting Valuation To $22.5B
PYMNTS
JANUARY 30, 2019
Stripe, the San Francisco digital payments startup, has landed a $100 million investment from Tiger Global Management, boosting its valuation above $20 billion. According to a report in CNBC , citing The Information, with the $100 million investment by Tiger Global Management , Stripe now has a valuation of $22.5
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Enhancing Business Valuation: Aligning Owner Perception with Market Realities
VCFO
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Owner’s opinions of their business value can be influenced by inherent biases, flawed valuation methodologies, and factors lurking beyond their control. Owners often seek valuations from CPAs or similar entities for purposes such as insurance, estate planning, or internal events.
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Chime, Challenger Banks And The Challenges Of (Lofty) Valuations
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
What shall we make of private fundraising rounds that make valuation leaps, tacking on billions of dollars with each new capital raise? News about Chime ’s latest funding round might give pause when comparing the tech-savvy upstart’s valuation against some traditional banking players. billion, as CNBC reported. With the $14.5
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Petco Aims At $4 Billion Valuation In IPO
PYMNTS
JANUARY 6, 2021
Petco will file its initial public offering (IPO) with a valuation of almost $4 billion, according to a registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Wednesday (Jan. In 2020, same-store sales spiked by 9.6 That will come with a price-per-share of $14 to $17.
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The Corporate Life Cycle: Corporate Finance, Valuation and Investing Implications!
Musings on Markets
AUGUST 19, 2024
In fact, the business life cycle has become an integral part of the corporate finance, valuation and investing classes that I teach, and in many of the posts that I have written on this blog. If you are concerned that you are going to be hit with a sales pitch for that book, far from it!
Ross Stores Begins Reopening After Reporting Sales Drop
PYMNTS
MAY 22, 2020
reported total Q1 sales of $1.8 The retailer said it wasn’t reporting comparable-store sales, as its shops were open for less than seven weeks of the 13-week period, per an announcement. Net sales were $4.4 Amid the ongoing spread of the pandemic throughout the country, Ross Stores, Inc. billion compared to $3.8
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Building Blocks of Business Valuation
VCFO
MARCH 30, 2023
Building Blocks and Best Practices for Driving Business Value Business valuation is not an original or uncommon topic. If an owner is the only decision maker, sales lead, or sole operator in another key role, it makes it very tough to push the value of or sell the business. Request a Free Consultation from a vcfo expert who can help.
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Quality of Earnings Reports Impact Valuation
VCFO
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
How Quality of Earnings Reports Impact Valuation Securing a Quality of Earnings (QoE) report is often a routine step in the due diligence process for acquisitions. The ideal window tends to be within six months before a sale. The post Quality of Earnings Reports Impact Valuation appeared first on vcfo. How Long Does it Take?
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AI's Winners, Losers and Wannabes: An NVIDIA Valuation, with the AI Boost!
Musings on Markets
JUNE 23, 2023
That results in a corrected version of pre-tax operating margin for NVIDIA that was 37.83% and a pre-tax return on capital of 24.42% in 2021-2023: I also computed a sales to capital ratio, measuring the dollars of sales for each dollar of capital invested.
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SoftBank Considers Going Private After Asset Sales, Report Says
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Talks have been revived for SoftBank to take itself private amid a series of disappointments to the company’s equity valuation compared to the value of its individual holdings, Financial Times (FT) writes. The last disposal is planned to be announced this week, as SoftBank will sell U.K.
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Grocery Round-Up: Instacart’s Big Valuation Jump, Kroger’s Ghost Kitchens And Grocery Deals Come To Prime Day
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Instacart saw its valuation double to just over $17 billion, Kroger made its move on the prepared food market, Amazon brought its grocery business into the Prime Day fold while Whole Foods reports struggling to keep up with the post-pandemic boom town in grocery sales. Instacart's $200M Pick-Up and New $17.7B 13 and 14.
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Cipla founding family’s stake sale in jeopardy over $13 billion valuation target
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
are hesitant due to the high valuation demanded by the founding family. While no final decision has been made, the family may revise the asking price or decide against the sale. Cipla's sales have been bolstered by Covid-19 treatments, including the license to produce remdesivir.
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Manufacturing Business Valuation
Michigan CFO
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Manufacturing business valuation is an important process that defines the value of a given manufacturing company. A company without an accurate and reliable business valuation is at a disadvantage in a competitive industry. A company without an accurate and reliable business valuation is at a disadvantage in a competitive industry.
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Brex Raises $100M, Bringing Valuation To $2.6B
PYMNTS
JUNE 11, 2019
Brex, the credit card startup, announced Tuesday (June 11) it raised $100 million in venture funding, giving the company a valuation of $2.6 The funding comes a few months after Brex raised $125 million, giving it a valuation of $1.1 For its eCommerce credit card, it underwrites based on sales. “At billion back then.
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Apple Moves Within Striking Distance Of Record $2T Valuation
PYMNTS
AUGUST 10, 2020
10), Apple moved relentlessly closer to becoming the first public company on the planet with a $2 trillion valuation – though whether the tech giant’s stock price can maintain its current blistering pace is being debated by industry analysts. On Monday (Aug. Shares of Apple edged up 1.16 percent to $449.61
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Nasdaq Debut Gives Poshmark More Than Double Valuation
PYMNTS
JANUARY 15, 2021
Poshmark saw its valuation more than double following its Nasdaq debut, with shares closing at $101.50, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Thursday (Jan. Poshmark doesn’t buy inventory; instead, it collects a fee on anything people post for sale on the platform. Poshmark’s valuation is now over $3 billion, up from $1.25
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How does a CFO Help in a Business Valuation?
CFO Selections
JULY 22, 2024
A business valuation is a critical component of securing a company’s future. An experienced CFO plays a key role in any business valuation by leveraging their financial expertise to offer strategic insights along the way and ensure an accurate final assessment of the company’s value.
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Today In Payments: Amazon Sellers Ring In $4.8 Billion In Holiday Sales; DoorDash Valuation Could Hit $28 Billion
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 1, 2020
billion from Black Friday through Cyber Monday, and DoorDash could see a valuation of $28 billion from its IPO. Billion in Holiday Sales Worldwide. billion in global sales from Black Friday through Cyber Monday, a 60 percent increase over 2019 sales for the same period. Amazon Sellers Cash in With $4.8
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Western Union Mulls Sale Of B2B Payments Unit
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Western Union is reportedly considering a sale of its business payments operation, unnamed sources told Bloomberg on Wednesday (Sept. The sources said a deal could give Western Union a $500 million boost, and that the institution plans to start discussing a sale with potential buyers in a few weeks.
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RBI issues revised norms for classification, valuation of investment by banks
CFO News
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
As per the revised norms, banks will have to classify their entire investment portfolio under three categories -- Held to Maturity (HTM), Available for Sale (AFS) and Fair Value through Profit and Loss (FVTPL).
No independent valuation needed for SpiceJet's preferential share sale: Sebi
CFO News
MAY 25, 2023
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said SpiceJet's proposed preferential share issue to aircraft lessors as part of its plan to restructure its outstanding lease liabilities need not have independent valuation.
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Ola Electric raises USD 300 mn funding at USD 6 bn valuation
CFO News
MAY 22, 2023
It is claimed that the latest round, which is being headed by a well-known sovereign fund business, has drawn a strong reaction from other investors and that the paperwork for the sale would be completed in a few weeks.
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How to Create a Sales Compensation Plan for SaaS
The SaaS CFO
JANUARY 7, 2025
Sales compensation plans play a critical role in the success and scaling of SaaS companies. The transition from founder-led sales to scalable, team-driven sales models can be challenging. Higher ARR, higher valuation. The transition can stop companies from hitting the next level of ARR.
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Components of a Successful Sale Transaction
VCFO
MAY 5, 2022
Below is a summary of the discussion points from all professionals on the ‘ M&A: Preparing for Sale ‘ panel. Unless it is a simple, small business, the valuation of the business can be complicated. Engaging valuation expertise is a good way to pave the path to success.
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TransferWise Valuation Reached $5B
PYMNTS
JULY 29, 2020
TransferWise , the online money transfer service startup, is now valued at $5 billion thanks to a secondary share sale as investors embrace online payments amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the London-based company announced Tuesday (July 29).
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A Return to Reality, The Start of the End or Time to Buy?
CFO News Room
JANUARY 27, 2023
Another is that when valuing companies, I am, in addition to valuing a company to see if it is fairly priced, interested into the broader insights about business and valuation that emerge from the company. Growth potential : I underestimated the company’s capacity to grow, by limiting its product reach.
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Chime, Challenger Banks And The Challenges Of (Lofty) Valuations
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
What shall we make of private fundraising rounds that make valuation leaps, tacking on billions of dollars with each new capital raise? News about Chime ’s latest funding round might give pause when comparing the tech-savvy upstart’s valuation against some traditional banking players. billion, as CNBC reported. With the $14.5
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Zepto in talks for $300 million raise at $2.5-3 billion valuation
CFO News
APRIL 1, 2024
3 billion valuation, targeting Ebitda positivity with $1.2 billion sales. Zepto eyes $300 million fundraise for $2.5-3 Blinkit's GMV surpasses $1 billion; Zomato holds $1.5 billion cash; Swiggy prepares for IPO.
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Should I Sell My Company Now?
CFO Simplified
AUGUST 7, 2023
Who should be on my team of advisors to navigate a potential sale? This starts with discussing exit planning every 90 days to evaluate and agree upon current exit planning topics including timing, valuation requirements, exit options, opportunities to increase company valuation, and an exit or hold decision. What’s My Passion?
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What’s Ailing Tesla’s Stock?
Barry Ritholtz
OCTOBER 17, 2022
I have a few ideas, none of which are conclusive, but perhaps together they explain some of the price action: the distraction to Elon Musk from the Twitter acquisition (and litigation); company valuation, and last, competition from legacy car makers. Let’s spend a few moments on each: 1.
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Second Share Purchase Deal Values POS Startup Toast At $8B
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Record sales following a massive staff reduction prompted point-of-sale (POS) restaurant technology (ResTech) startup Toast to hold a share purchase offering on an $8 billion valuation. The secondary offering gives Boston-headquartered Toast a valuation of about $8 billion, up from a $4.9 billion valuation. .
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Ant Group Seeks $225B Valuation Ahead Of Planned Dual Listing
PYMNTS
AUGUST 21, 2020
As it aims for an approximately $225 billion valuation, Ant Group intends to seek dual listings in Shanghai and Hong Kong in the weeks to come, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed sources. A dual listing of $30 billion would come out ahead of the $29.4 billion take of Saudi Aramco per Bloomberg data.
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Birkenstock’s Billions: Getting Comfortable with Business Valuations
Creative CFP
MARCH 5, 2021
The purpose of a Business Valuation While most can only dream of selling their business for that amount of money, it is important to know how one goes about valuing a business, no matter what the size. A valuation may be required for periodic reporting (i.e. How do we value a business?
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SaaS Valuation
Michigan CFO
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
This trend makes SaaS valuation increasingly important. This makes determining an accurate SaaS valuation difficult. By ensuring that the appropriate methods and models are used, SaaS companies can attain more accurate, higher valuations that provide leverage when seeking financing or negotiating sales.
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Birkenstock’s Billions: Getting Comfortable with Business Valuations
Creative CFP
MARCH 5, 2021
The purpose of a Business Valuation While most can only dream of selling their business for that amount of money, it is important to know how one goes about valuing a business, no matter what the size. A valuation may be required for periodic reporting (i.e.
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A DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Valuation of Zomato
Musings on Markets
AUGUST 2, 2021
Just over a week ago, I valued Zomato ahead of its market debut, and as with almost every valuation that I do on this forum, I heard from many of you. The Prelude After I posted my valuation last week, I did find some of the portrayals of my post to be a little unsettling. Let me dispel both delusions.
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Higher yields: Asia Pacific banks to face portfolio valuation losses
Future CFO
MARCH 22, 2021
Higher yields for long-dated sovereign bonds will result in near-term losses for Asia Pacific banks as they recognise valuation changes on their available-for-sale (AFS) bond portfolios, but the capital impact should be manageable for most rated banks, said Fitch Ratings recently.
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