Analysis Practice

Valuations

Defensible enterprise valuation modeling, DCF and comparable analysis, and complex capital structure pricing.

Multi-Method Valuation Triangulation

Enterprise Valuation "Football Field" Matrix ($M)

Empirical Mandate Exhibit

Valuation mandates triangulate enterprise value across Public Comparables, Precedent M&A, DCF WACC/Terminal sensitivity, and Sponsor LBO ability-to-pay.

The Transaction Challenge

Valuing a lower middle-market enterprise or structuring a complex capital raise requires more than applying a generic industry multiple to unadjusted EBITDA. Mispricing an acquisition target, miscalculating dilution across convertible and preferred tranches, or failing to support valuation assumptions with market data can lead to value-destructive deal terms or stalled board approvals.

The DiedrichCo. Execution Methodology

Our principals construct comprehensive, defensible valuation models tailored to the specific transaction context—whether pricing a strategic exit, evaluating a programmatic acquisition target, structuring a private placement, or supporting board fairness deliberations. We triangulate value across Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analyses, public company trading comparables, precedent M&A transactions, and Leveraged Buyout (LBO) ability-to-pay models, paired with full pre- and post-money accretion and dilution waterfalls.

Technical & Regulatory Standards

DCF, Trading Comparables & Precedent Transaction Modeling • LBO Return & Debt Capacity Engineering • ASC 805 Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) & Intangible Support • Complex Security & Capital Stack Accretion/Dilution Modeling.

Execution Scope

Key Deliverables & Advisory Focus

Senior Principal Accountability

DCF, Public Comps & Precedent Transaction Models

Engineered to institutional, audit-ready, and board-defensible standards.

LBO & Debt Capacity Return Modeling

Engineered to institutional, audit-ready, and board-defensible standards.

Complex Security & Valuation Support

Engineered to institutional, audit-ready, and board-defensible standards.

Pre/Post-Money Accretion & Dilution Analysis

Engineered to institutional, audit-ready, and board-defensible standards.