valuations Archives - CFO

Private Market Valuations Rose 1.5% in Q1

Capital Markets

Private Market Valuations Rose 1.5% in Q1

Private-equity-owned companies increased in value despite higher interest rates and a slowdown in investment.

By Vincent Ryan | May 31, 2023

How Well Do You Understand Your Company’s Value Drivers?

How Well Do You Understand Your Company’s Value Drivers?

Using this valuation method enables CFOs to conduct valuations internally, without third-party appraisers.

By Reed Phillips and Charles Slack | October 13, 2022

Are You Your Company’s Chief Value Creation Officer?

Are You Your Company’s Chief Value Creation Officer?

When the CFO takes on the role of chief value creation officer, they can uncover critical information needed for future decision-making.

By Reed Phillips and Charles Slack | October 11, 2022

Valuations of 2020, 2021 Software IPOs Sink

Capital Markets

Valuations of 2020, 2021 Software IPOs Sink

Software companies from the 2020 and 2021 IPO classes had historically rich multiples. They've now fallen back to earth.

By Vincent Ryan | August 30, 2022

Ex-HeadSpin CEO Charged With Lying to Investors

Risk & Compliance

Ex-HeadSpin CEO Charged With Lying to Investors

The SEC says Manish Lachwani inflated the value of deals with customers to achieve high valuations for the mobile app testing startup.

By Matthew Heller | August 26, 2021

Midsize Companies Are Gearing Up for M&A

Midsize Companies Are Gearing Up for M&A

But they need to ask tough questions to their teams and prospects before entering into any deal.

By James Rourke | April 16, 2015