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Problem with choose and average formulas
I have been on the Advancd LBO Modeling course, and some of the formulas that Mr. Lin introduces actually aren't doing what they are supposed to do, and I don't know why. Specifically, in the Interest expense section at the 34th minute, he asks us to put in the following formula =Choose($P$64,Q34,av... Read More
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Re: Software for Financial Analyst
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Re: Advanced bank financial modeling question
Thank you. One more question: when calculating the future implied stock price we somehow had the 2009 implies price equals to 35.25$. How did we get to this number?
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WACC tax rate adjustment for bea
Hey Hamilton, got a quick theoretical question for you re the WACC and delevering beta: is there any theoretical defense for assuming that all of the comps’ betas get delivered assuming a standard 35% tax rate? Or do you have to delever comps’ betas using each company’s individual tax rate? Iâ... Read More
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Net Debt and Working Capital
Net debt includes all debt - short and long-term less excess cash. The revolver is often an operating line secured by accounts receivable. I have seen analysts calculate net debt as long-term debt net of working capital surplus/deficiency. Is this correct? When I want to use an EBITDA multiple ... Read More
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Merger Modeling Basics: About the Cash balance on target
Hi there, In our model we assume that the Target's current debt is refinanced. As such, we set our Debt and Equity financing to the Target's Enterprise Value. By doing that we're saying that from the Target's existing Total Debt of $50m, we are refinancing it using: $22.5m equity (as per the 50% ... Read More
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Re: Problem with choose and average formulas
All of my formulas were correct (I am typing now at my home computer, which has a sticky keyboard - hence the missing Q and other letters in my message.) However, the problem was solved in my company x model at least in part because I was able to remove a circular reference elsewhere in the formula... Read More
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Deferred Tax
Hi, I took the accounting bootcamp and I recall the discussion regarding deferred tax; however, I tried finding some additional examples online to reinforce this concept in my mind and came across something which confuses me even more than before! In short, I realize deferred tax is basically due... Read More
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Re: Estimated Taxes
Hi, I am having trouble understanding the impact of NOL on the cash flow statement. Correct me if I'm wrong on this: If I apply a NOL carry forward this year to reduce my taxable income, my net income will increase by tax rate x NOL balance. On my cash flow statement, my cash has already increased... Read More
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Free Cash Flow Tax Adjustment for Depreciation
When estimating free cash flows for a valuation, every reference I have explains to add back depreciation & amortization to NOPAT.  I know that this is because the D&A cash flows are only book implied.  However, at what point do you adjust cash flows for the real effect of the tax shield t... Read More
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