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.

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Dividends Start-ups Corporate Finance Finance 102

Benzinga

JUNE 16, 2022

times estimated 2023 adjusted EBITDA multiple. Targa now estimates standalone 2022 adjusted EBITDA to be between $2.675 billion and $2.775 billion and year-end leverage ratio of about 2.7 Fully cash and debt-financed transaction; expect pro forma year-end 2022 leverage ratio around 3.5 times and improving thereafter.

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EBITDA Debt Financing Dividends Finance 40

Benzinga

AUGUST 1, 2024

The two companies are expected to generate a combined Ex-TAC Gross Profit of $660 - $680 million (1)(2) and Adjusted EBITDA of $180 - $190 million (1)(2) in 2024E. The $25 million deferred cash payment will be paid in one or more installments after closing, subject to compliance with certain covenants in the debt financing terms. (3)

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Debt Financing EBITDA Finance Banking 40