Demystifying Tech M&A Valuation

Understanding the Most Important–But Least Understood–Part of Every Tech M&A Process 

Valuation is the most important part of every tech transaction, the key component in determining the net proceeds to shareholders when a transaction closes. Yet the actual process of valuation is not well- understood.

This webinar will discuss the valuation of companies such as WeWork, which had a $47 billion valuation in January 2019 in a private round which decreased dramatically to $8 billion in the Softbank bailout in October 2019. How is it possible for Wall Street to value a company at such a huge differential?

The webinar will address valuation methodologies used by companies on the sell side, including comparable companies, precedent transactions and discounted cash flow as well as the percentage of global market share. The buy-side valuation methods will also be examined, including the buyer’s own internal projections on how much of the sell-side company’s products can be sold by its global sales team.

Finally, the webinar will provide practical tips on how to maximize valuations for private companies on the sell-side.

Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions during and after the discussion.