KKR-backed OneStream sees $4.6B valuation following $490M IPO
CFO Dive
JULY 24, 2024
The company will continue to invest in machine learning, AI and new products such as demand forecasting tools following its $490 million IPO, CFO Bill Koefoed said.
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OpenAI boosts valuation with $6.6B funding round
CFO Dive
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The move comes amid speculation that OpenAI may be considering an initial public offering and as its CFO has been actively touting the company’s strategy.
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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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MiB: Aswath Damodaran: Valuations, Narratives & Academia
Barry Ritholtz
APRIL 8, 2023
A nine-time “Professor of the Year” winner at NYU, Damodaran teaches classes in corporate finance and valuation to MBA students. He has also written several books on corporate finance and equity valuation and has published widely in journals. Damdoran loves “untangling the puzzles of corporate finance and valuation.”
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Intangibles are your valuation key, even if capital tightens
CFO Dive
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
If 2022 is the year investors start applying more scrutiny to the companies they fund, the value of your intangible assets can be the difference in getting, or not getting, the price you want.
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The Pushback on my Tesla Valuation
CFO News Room
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
I wrote about my most recent valuation of Tesla just over a week ago , and as has always been the case when I value this company, I have heard from both sides of the Tesla divide. Based at least on the reactions, I have realized that some may be misreading my story and valuation, ore reacting just to a picture in a tweet.
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Goodwill impairment valuations: a secret treasure trove
CFO Dive
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
With the recent decision by US regulators to abandon plans to scrap mandatory goodwill impairment valuations, goodwill assessments are here to stay.
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SEC commissioner suggests ‘re-proposing’ climate risk disclosure rule
CFO Dive
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Some investors seek broader company disclosures with the aim of promoting social change rather than clarifying stock valuations, SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda said.
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Valuation and Corporate Governance Consequences
CFO News Room
JANUARY 15, 2023
billion I estimated in 2021 (year 8 in my IPO valuation) as revenues in my IPO valuation of the company in November 2013, and its operating margin, even with generous assumptions on R&D, was 19.02% in 2021, still below my estimate of 19.76% in that year. . billion, well below the $9.6
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FASB votes for fair-value crypto fix
CFO Dive
OCTOBER 12, 2022
The FASB’s tentative decision Wednesday is an important step toward providing an answer to the crypto valuation question companies and other stakeholders have been clamoring for.
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FASB shifts to prioritize 'rapidly evolving' crypto assets
CFO Dive
MAY 12, 2022
The board is getting serious about improving accounting standards for digital assets even as a crypto market slump is hammering valuations.
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Benefits of the valuation football field
One to One
JUNE 15, 2022
The post Benefits of the valuation football field appeared first on ONEtoONE Corporate Finance.
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Judge denies Rialto bid to dismiss Icahn mall suit
CFO Dive
OCTOBER 25, 2022
The suit comes as CFOs are likely to face more disputes around appraisals as the slowing economy impacts real estate valuations.
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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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nCino cuts 7% of workforce, CFO departs
CFO Dive
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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Alibaba to split into six groups, chases IPOs
CFO Dive
MARCH 29, 2023
The Chinese ecommerce giant will be splitting into six separate groups in a move that follows declining tech valuations and a regulatory crackdown on the country’s tech sector.
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Disagreements and First Principles: The Pushback on my Tesla Valuation
Musings on Markets
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
I wrote about my most recent valuation of Tesla just over a week ago , and as has always been the case when I value this company, I have heard from both sides of the Tesla divide. Based at least on the reactions, I have realized that some may be misreading my story and valuation, ore reacting just to a picture in a tweet.
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The Problem Of High U.S. Equity Valuations And How Advisors Can Factor In Current Evaluations Risks
Nerd's Eye View
MARCH 6, 2024
The Shilller Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-Earnings (CAPE 10) Ratio is one example that takes into account current market valuations versus company earnings, generally predicting that the higher the valuation at the beginning of a period the lower the expected return for that period.
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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. In 2022, I decided that I had hit critical mass, in terms of corporate life cycle content, and that the material could be organized as a book.
Collaborative model can be a win for both company and customers
CFO Dive
APRIL 12, 2022
Making money based on the customer's savings or revenue generated from the product or service is gaining steam but valuation and accounting challenges are still being sorted out.
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Startup CFOs focus on profitability amid funding winter, valuations to get more realistic
CFO News
MAY 26, 2023
The finance veterans highlighted that the funding winter for Indian startups will last at least for six to nine months more, and the investment crisis has normalised the valuation of startups.
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Zepto becomes unicorn, raises $200 mn at $ 1.4 bn valuation
CFO News
AUGUST 25, 2023
Zepto funding alert: The 2-year-old company has raised funds at a valuation of USD 1.4 billion making it the first unicorn of 2023 in India.
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Elon's Twitter Play: Valuation and Corporate Governance Consequences
Musings on Markets
APRIL 21, 2022
billion I estimated in 2021 (year 8 in my IPO valuation) as revenues in my IPO valuation of the company in November 2013, and its operating margin, even with generous assumptions on R&D, was 19.02% in 2021, still below my estimate of 19.76% in that year. billion, well below the $9.6
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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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Geopolitical storm hitting company valuations differently
CFO Dive
APRIL 22, 2022
Cash flow, cost of capital and other factors remain central when it comes time to determine what a business or its credit is worth to investors.
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Plummeting tech valuations lead to record $23B SoftBank loss
CFO Dive
AUGUST 8, 2022
The slump in global technology stocks, rising inflation and a weaker yen led Japanese bank SoftBank to report a record $23 billion loss.
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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. Are you considering selling your business in the next several years or looking to address a specific business valuation driver? The post Building Blocks of Business Valuation appeared first on vcfo.
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SEBI should be more sensitive to valuations, must act against errant merchant bankers: Amarjit Chopra
CFO News
DECEMBER 19, 2022
SEBI has not proceeded to get the veracity of revenue models, and valuations checked even after post listing debacle in case of various issues, says the former President at ICAI.
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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 post Quality of Earnings Reports Impact Valuation appeared first on vcfo. EBITDA is not a complete indication of financial performance for a business.
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The Benefits of Cloud ERP for Growth-Focused Companies
Navigator SAP
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Others move fast and chase the unicorn status of a $1 billion valuation like sustainable shoe manufacturer, Rothy’s. Some startups grow over time. For slow-growth businesses, there are many options for backend IT systems. But for fast-growing companies that are growth-focused, there really is only one path: cloud-based ERP.
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Angel Tax drains funds, distorts market valuations, say VCs
CFO News
JULY 19, 2024
Further, how does it impact investment decisions, market valuations, ease of doing business, and foreign investment? How is the Angel Tax affecting India's startup ecosystem?
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FCF Valuation Monitor – Q4 2024 published
Fox Corporate Finance
DECEMBER 17, 2024
FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH is delighted to publish the new FCF Valuation Monitor Q4 2024. The FCF Valuation Monitor is a comprehensive valuation analysis for the German small / midcap market segment and. Read more The post FCF Valuation Monitor – Q4 2024 published appeared first on FCF Fox Corporate Finance GmbH.
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What a Consumer Products Company Needs to Know in 2022
Navigator SAP
MARCH 25, 2022
A unicorn startup, a company with a valuation over $1 billion, is a rare beast. According to a September 2021 report by CB Insights, there are only around 800 in the wild. Any startup needs a killer idea; but to truly achieve unicorn status, a company needs the ability to scale up quickly.
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409A share valuations called more flexible than many CFOs believe
CFO Dive
MARCH 9, 2022
Setting a price is formula-based, but there are levers finance leaders can pull to manage the variance between preferred and common stock, Chad Wilbur of Carta says.
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#FA Success Ep 333: Scaling A Small-Business-Owner Boutique To A $31M Retainer-Based Valuation, With Jim Dew
Nerd's Eye View
MAY 16, 2023
What's unique about Jim, though, is how he has scaled his retainer-based boutique firm to more than $7 million in revenue, a $31 million enterprise valuation, and is growing organically at a 40% growth rate, by providing a high-touch comprehensive advice offering for his business owner niche clientele.
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AI's Winners, Losers and Wannabes: An NVIDIA Valuation, with the AI Boost!
Musings on Markets
JUNE 23, 2023
and with my own students asking ChatGPT questions about valuation that they would have asked me directly, the potential for AI to upend life and work is visible, though it is difficult to separate hype from reality. As I watched my wife, who teaches fifth grade, grapple with students using ChatGPT to do homework assignments.
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3rd Quarter Economic And Market Outlook: Understanding Risks And Opportunities In The Web Of Inflation, Interest Rates, Valuations, And More
Nerd's Eye View
OCTOBER 4, 2023
The expectations for the future economic outlook also appear in the valuations of equities, which tend to reflect how markets anticipate that corporate earnings will grow in the future.
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Unleashing the power of automation in accounting
CFO Dive
JULY 15, 2024
Discover how WilliamsMarston’s team of accounting, tax and valuation experts can help you navigate your most complex challenges and drive transformational outcomes.
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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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SEC accepts crypto update to GAAP taxonomy
CFO Dive
AUGUST 17, 2022
The accounting changes come as crypto-asset valuations have taken a beating and drawn increasing regulatory scrutiny.
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Oppenheimer & Co. snaps up new CFO from KPMG
CFO Dive
AUGUST 2, 2022
as the investment firm’s performance faces pressure amid the slump in fixed-income and equity market valuations. KPMG veteran Brad Watkins is joining Oppenheimer & Co.
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The School Bell Rings: Time for Class!
Musings on Markets
JANUARY 11, 2024
I balked at teaching this motley collection of topics and wanted to teach a class on valuation, but I was told that there was not enough stuff in valuation to fill a class. In the fall of 1986, I taught a valuation class in my security analyst slot, and with no cameras in the classroom or complaints from students, no one was any wiser.
Energy Valuation Services: Tips, Best Practices, and Insights from the Field
Embark With Us
JUNE 1, 2022
There aren’t too many industries under a more powerful and exacting microscope than energy. Between extreme volatility in commodity prices, rising ESG tides, and a constant barrage of global headlines – mostly from surging gas prices – there isn’t much room for error in the sector. That is, if there’s any at all.
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Musings on Markets: A Return to Teaching: The Spring 2023 Edition
CFO News Room
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Starting in late January 2023, I will be back in the classroom, teaching valuation and corporate finance to the MBAs and valuation to the undergraduates, and these classes will continue through May 2023. firms in emerging markets or private businesses.
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