The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The maker of solid-state batteries went public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) on Nov. on its first trading day before skyrocketing to an all-time high of $131.67 But it didn't reiterate or update its pre-merger revenue or adjusted EBITDA estimates. 27, 2020, and its stock opened at $24.80

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 10, 2024

After its 2022 merger with Kirkland Lake Gold and its acquisition of Yamana's Canadian assets, Agnico has emerged as a leading producer of gold -- and profits. in net debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ( EBITDA ).

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 20, 2024

First, prior to this decline, the company's ratio of enterprise value (EV) to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) was at an all-time high of 24. MTYFF Free Cash Flow data by YCharts Making 27 acquisitions worth more than $1.7 Not so much. However, its 2.9% Currently, the company's 2.3%

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

after it went public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company ( SPAC ) in December 2020 and reached its record high of $35.88 Zillow and Redfin both shut down those "iBuyer" (instant buyer) businesses because it was a capital-intensive strategy that was difficult to maintain as interest rates rose. billion $8.0

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The Motley Fool

JUNE 16, 2023

For example, its ratio of debt to EBITDA ( earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ) is generally among the lowest of its closest peer group. Acquisitions are partly to blame for that trend, but investors need to understand that leverage increases risk.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Like many other electric vehicle start-ups, Nikola went public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company ( SPAC ) and set some overly ambitious long-term goals. In its pre-merger presentation in 2020, it claimed it could ship 600 battery-powered electric trucks (BEVs) in 2021, ship 1,200 BEVs in 2022, and ship 3,500 BEVs in 2023.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 22, 2023

SoFi stock: Down 61% from its high Jennifer Saibil : I was wary of the hype surrounding SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) when it went public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company ( SPAC ) in June of 2021. With a market capitalization of roughly $95 billion, Airbnb is valued at less than 23 times its trailing FCF.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 9, 2024

billion of adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ( EBITDA ) in the period , a 20% surge, compared to the prior year. billion Lotus Midstream acquisition in May 2023 and its $7.1 billion merger with Crestwood Equity Partners in November. The midstream company generated nearly $3.8

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Discovery still needs help Ever since the company was formed by the merger of AT&T 's WarnerMedia and Discovery Communications in 2021, the company has underperformed as it's struggled with a bloated debt burden, questionable management decisions, and a lack of any growth strategy. billion, helped by its acquisition of BluTV.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 30, 2025

However, its adjusted earnings per share (EPS) missed expectations, registering at $1.70 Despite the EPS miss, Waste Management's quarter reflected robust revenue performance driven by strategic acquisitions and sustainability projects, setting a positive tone for roadmaps ahead. against an anticipated $1.80. N/A 29.9% -1.0

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 11, 2023

3, in which Sharecare director John Chadwick is submitting, in behalf of private equity firm Claritas Capital, a nonbinding proposal to acquire all Sharecare shares not already owned for $1.35 On Tuesday, Sharecare reported a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing from Oct. per share in cash. million last year.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Its adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ( EBITDA ) increased 20% in the second quarter to almost $3.8 The biggest catalyst has been acquisitions. billion acquisition of Lotus Midstream last May and followed it up with its $7.1 billion acquisition of WTG Midstream.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 3, 2024

The beauty of this high FCF margin is that it arms management with excess cash to use on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Since 2015, Motorola has spent roughly $6 billion on more than 20 acquisitions, further building out its technological prowess across all three of its product groups.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 8, 2024

Private equity giant Bain Capital is said to be considering an acquisition of education software provider PowerSchool Holdings (NYSE: PWSC). billion market capitalization heading into trading Wednesday. Is PowerSchool a buy on the merger reports? Is PowerSchool going private again?

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 18, 2024

Despite this track record of success -- along with earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ( EBITDA ) and FCF growth of 81% and 73% over the last five years -- the share price for MTY stock trading over the counter in the U.S. is down 40% from its high. percentage points.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The midstream master limited partnership (MLP) set seven operational records during the fourth quarter, fueled by organic growth and acquisitions. The midstream giant benefited from strong market conditions, recently completed expansion projects, and the acquisitions of Lotus Midstream and Crestwood Equity Partners (which closed in November).

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 19, 2024

The general idea is that breaking up conglomerates will enable management to focus on core businesses and expertise while realigning the capital structure of the new companies. The result will be improved earnings, better access to capital, and a revamping of valuation. It's an idea that finds favor with investors.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 9, 2024

That gives it the funds to invest in organic expansion projects, make accretive acquisitions, and opportunistically repurchase shares. billion) of commercially secured capital projects in its backlog. It also has the growing capacity to deploy additional capital into accretive acquisitions. billion to $5.2

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 22, 2024

Having been criticized for not being aggressive enough in allocating capital toward mergers and acquisitions, management appears to be adjusting its approach. Other than that, Honeywell looks set for mid-single-digit revenue growth and high-single-digit earnings growth in 2024. Image source: Getty Images.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 24, 2023

This demonstrates the company's resilience in the face of adversity, as well as its commitment to increasing earnings and returning capital to shareholders. The company's acquisitions of SweetWater Brewing, Breckenridge Distillery, and Montauk Brewing in the U.S. million in its fiscal Q4. are paying off.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

One of my econ professors in college made the point early in my time in school, at the end of the day, economics rule and in capitalism, that's just the simple fact of the matter, so when companies costs go up, they find ways to account for that. Now that they've closed the acquisition. There's lots of them.

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Hedgestone

JULY 11, 2023

Financial performance is typically measured using metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, and EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization). Capitalization of Earnings The capitalization of earnings method is another popular valuation method used for service businesses.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 14, 2023

During today's call, we may also discuss non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted EBITDA, which we define as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as adjusted for certain noncash and nonoperating expenses. By demonstrating that value, we will be able to better capitalize on the potential of VLN.

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Hedgestone

JULY 10, 2023

Methods for Valuing a Consulting Business There are several methods that can be used to value a consulting business, including: Earnings Multiple The earnings multiple method is a common way to value consulting businesses. The multiple used may vary depending on the industry, size, and growth potential of the business.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Microsoft is starting to separate itself because it's tied to so many things and we saw what it is now trying to do in the gaming business with its Activision Blizzard acquisition of almost $70 billion. Andy Cross: It'll be very interesting to see how this all works out with Microsoft as they continue to push more aggressively at the cloud.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 18, 2024

It had made more than a dozen acquisitions and was sitting on properties with the ability to eventually produce north of 600,000 kilograms (1,322,773 pounds) of cannabis annually. To ensure it has enough capital to make ends meet, Aurora Cannabis has been issuing stock like it's handing out candy on Halloween.

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Pension Pulse

JULY 27, 2023

The full share capital of Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI), currently majority owned by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan with minority stakes held by An Post, is to be sold to La Francaise des Jeux, pending approval by the lottery regulator. The sale of PLI to FDJ is for 100% of the share capital, and is subject to regulatory approvals.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

It's benefiting from robust organic growth and accretive acquisitions. It has also achieved its $2 billion capital recycling target for the year, giving it lots of financial flexibility to capitalize on future growth opportunities. Acquisitions have helped fuel the MLP's rise. billion this year.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

That helped fuel a 13% increase in its adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), which hit a record $15.5 Acquisitions were the main fuel driving last year's record, notably its $7.1 billion merger with fellow MLP Crestwood Equity Partners in November 2023.

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 9, 2025

It is turning into a successful serial acquirer Though Federal Signal's leadership alone makes it an intriguing investment, its success with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is what really sets it apart. Since 2016, the company has made 13 acquisitions. Federal Signal's recent acquisition of HOG Technologies for $92.5

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 6, 2025

However, with its shares perhaps reflecting the strength of its business and the full synergies from the 2020 Sprint merger, two Wall Street analysts both downgraded shares today. However, the "low-hanging fruit" of the acquisition appears to be now behind the company, according to both analysts. Where to invest $1,000 right now?

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 8, 2025

went public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) on Dec. At its peak, Opendoor's market capitalization reached $20.6 Shares plummeted as rising interest rates chilled the housing market and cast a harsh light on its persistent losses. The combined company's stock opened at $31.47 billion -- or 7.6

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Axial

JANUARY 10, 2025

Without them, common mistakes like incorrectly calculating EBITDA or failing to determine the working capital tied up in operations can skew your valuation. To complete your CCA, an advisor will need access to: Your financial statements, to calculate your EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortization).

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