Technical Deep Dive #3 — Valuation Methods in M&A

The core valuation approaches every candidate must master

Valuation is one of the most important concepts in corporate finance. For an M&A banker, it is a recurring task — whether building slides for a pitch (origination) or running numbers in a live deal (execution). You cannot buy or sell a company without knowing its value. And for candidates, valuation is one of the most frequently tested topics in interviews. Mastering both the logic and the mechanics is essential.