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Mergers and acquisitions are where strategy, finance, and opportunity collide-yet for many, the mechanics of valuing and structuring a deal remain a mystery. The Deal Machine: M&A Valuations and Financial Modelling pulls back the curtain on the world of high-stakes transactions, giving you a step-by-step roadmap from initial target screening to post-deal integration. Whether you're an investment banker, corporate strategist, private equity professional, or entrepreneur planning a sale or acquisition, this book arms you with the tools and insight to make better, faster, and more profitable decisions. Inside, you'll learn how to: Build robust financial models that tell the true story behind the numbers. Value companies using multiple methods-from DCF to market comps-and know when each applies. Identify synergies and quantify their impact on valuation. Structure deals to balance risk, reward, and negotiation leverage. Avoid the common modelling pitfalls that can sink a deal before it closes. This isn't just a technical manual. It's a practical guide shaped by real-world case studies, war stories from the deal room, and insights into the human factors that influence outcomes. You'll see how top dealmakers think, how they pressure-test assumptions, and how they adapt when markets shift or due diligence uncovers surprises. With clear explanations, sample models, and practical tips, The Deal Machine bridges the gap between theory and execution. You won't just understand how valuations are calculated-you'll know how to defend them in a boardroom, negotiate from a position of strength, and close deals that create lasting value. If you're ready to master the art and science of M&A valuations and financial modeling, this book is your blueprint.

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5.0 out of 5 stars How to think like the buyer and make the deal inevitableReviewed in the United States on July 23, 2025 3 things I took away from this (there was much more but you get the point). 1) It's the story, not the spreadsheet, that sells a deal. Numbers follow narrative. 2) Treat financial models like decision tools, not prediction machines. 3) You don't need to be at Goldman Sachs to win. Information arbitrage and creativity are the real advantages. Reminds me of a conversation I once had with a founder who sold his company, not because it was the best offer, but because one buyer understood his story. 5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended!Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2025 This no-nonsense playbook delivers Wall Street's best-kept secrets-from M&A power plays to bulletproof financial modeling. Packed with real case studies, sector-specific tricks, and career-climbing strategies, it's the ultimate guide for bankers, entrepreneurs, and finance pros. No theory, just battle-tested tactics for pitching, raising capital, and closing deals like a seasoned insider. Disrupt your finance game today. steven wright 5.0 out of 5 stars A useful guideline for those choosing a career path.Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2025 Verified Purchase Englebrecht's ""The Deal Machine"" provides an introduction to the thought processes behind M&A deals and the associated financial models.It goes beyond the models to discuss typical investment banking career progression. It explains what the career path is all about. A useful guideline for those choosing a career path.

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