Corporate Valuation
This section showcases my work in corporate valuation, where I applied financial modeling and valuation techniques to analyze companies across various industries. Each project involved building comprehensive Excel models to evaluate a company’s financial performance, estimate intrinsic value, and provide actionable insights for decision-making.
MediMedia Leveraged Buyout and Debt Structuring Analysis
Assessing the Financial Viability, Risk, and Value Creation Potential of a 1990s Management Buyout
In this project, I conducted an in-depth financial analysis of MediMedia International’s 1990 management-led leveraged buyout (LBO). The case focused on evaluating the company’s enterprise value, equity returns, and financial sustainability using valuation techniques such as the Adjusted Present Value (APV) method, peer group analysis, and sensitivity testing.
My role and contributions
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Built a financial model to calculate MediMedia’s enterprise value using APV.
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Conducted sensitivity analysis.
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Developed debt structuring and analysis
Skills demonstrated
Excel
PowerPoint
Financial modeling
Strategic decision-making
Debt structuring
Teamwork
Printicomm’s Earnout Strategy for Acquiring Digitech
Optimizing Deal Structures, Risk Management, and Value Creation
In this project, I analyzed Printicomm’s acquisition of Digitech, focusing on bridging the valuation gap between buyer and seller through a structured earnout agreement. The case explored deal structuring, risk mitigation, and valuation techniques to ensure a financially sound and strategic acquisition.
My role and contributions
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Conducted a DCF valuation to estimate Digitech's standalone value.
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Built and implemented a Monte Carlo simulation model to evaluate earnout value from both buyer and seller perspectives.
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Analyzed and compared two earnout structures to assess their financial impact and feasibility.
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Proposed an improved earnout structure with a floor and cap mechanism, enhancing risk mitigation for the buyer while ensuring fair compensation for the seller.
Skills demonstrated
Excel
PowerPoint
Financial forecasting
Strategic decision-making
Monte Carlo Simulation
Scenario Analysis
Teamwork
Netscape’s IPO Dilemma: Pricing Strategy and Market Dynamics
Valuation, Market Sentiment, and Capital Raising Strategies
This project analyzes the landmark 1995 IPO of Netscape, focusing on the critical pricing decision the company faced. With overwhelming demand from investors, Netscape had to determine whether to stick with the initial $14 offering price or nearly double it to $28—a move that could significantly impact both fundraising and market perception.
My role and contributions
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Built a discounted cash flow (DCF) model in Excel.
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Sensitivity analysis
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Prepared a professional presentation to justify IPO pricing.
Skills demonstrated
Excel
PowerPoint
Financial forecasting
Teamwork
Strategic decision-making