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The Free Cash Flow Capex Conundrum

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I recently posted a primer on FCF (Free Cash Flow). In that post I discussed why FCF was a superior measure of profitability (compared to NPAT), but I also warned it isn’t a ...

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Free Cash… Flow, A Primer

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We know accountants can be a little delusional at times, but more than that, we know that accounting profits are delusory all the time. For example, Net Profit after Tax (NPAT) is an ...

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What’s The Deal With Capex Anyway?

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Capital Expenditure (Capex), which simply means expenditure on assets with long lives, is a big deal for private equity. Firstly, because it reduces cash flow. Secondly, because it reduces cash flow. Thirdly, okay, ...

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Private Equity Valuation: Which Earnings Measure?

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This post follows on from these previous posts: The Core Concept Understanding this topic is essential for any private equity professional. Let’s break down the fundamentals. What’s The Deal With Capex Anyway? Free ...

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Private Equity Valuation Multiples

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Unlike most areas of finance, private equity goes some way to acknowledging a business has many different values. It has a range of values to different strategic buyers, a range of values to ...

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