Musings on Markets

MARCH 8, 2023

This is the last of my data update posts for 2023, and in this one, I will focus on dividends and buybacks, perhaps the most most misunderstood and misplayed element of corporate finance. Viewed in that context, dividends as just as integral to a business, as the investing and financing decisions.

Dividends 102

Dividends Start-ups Corporate Finance Finance 102

Benzinga

JUNE 16, 2022

Fully cash and debt-financed transaction; expect pro forma year-end 2022 leverage ratio around 3.5 This acquisition further supports our already strong cash flow profile and ability to return an increasing amount of capital to our shareholders through common dividend increases and common share repurchases," added Meloy.

EBITDA 40

EBITDA Debt Financing Dividends Finance 40

Valutico

APRIL 17, 2023

The WACC formula derives the current cost of each form of finance, starting with the risk-free rate, the expected return on equity, and the costs associated with debt financing. You then weigh each source by its relative importance in terms of debt or equity.

Weighted Average Cost of Capital 52

Weighted Average Cost of Capital Discounted Cash Flow Beta Risk-free Rate 52

Valutico

APRIL 17, 2023

The WACC formula derives the current cost of each form of finance, starting with the risk-free rate, the expected return on equity, and the costs associated with debt financing. You then weigh each source by its relative importance in terms of debt or equity.

Weighted Average Cost of Capital 52

Weighted Average Cost of Capital Discounted Cash Flow Beta Risk-free Rate 52

Valutico

APRIL 12, 2023

The WACC formula derives the current cost of each form of finance, starting with the risk-free rate, the expected return on equity, and the costs associated with debt financing. You then weigh each source by its relative importance in terms of debt or equity.

Weighted Average Cost of Capital 52

Weighted Average Cost of Capital Discounted Cash Flow Beta Risk-free Rate 52

Musings on Markets

APRIL 20, 2021

For instance, the 2017 US tax reform act, in addition to lowering the corporate tax rate, also changed the way that foreign income to US companies was taxed and put limits on the tax deductibility of debt. In addition, changes in tax law take a while to work their way into corporate behavior.

Start-ups 52

Start-ups Debt Financing Finance Equity 52

Benzinga

AUGUST 1, 2024

Transaction Details: Total estimated consideration for the Teads acquisition is approximately $1 billion, on a cash free, debt free basis, including an upfront payment of $725 million, subject to standard adjustments, and a deferred cash payment of $25 million. subject to customary funding conditions. The initial conversion price is $10.00

Debt Financing 40

Debt Financing EBITDA Finance Banking 40