Investment Banking • DCF Valuation • M&A Strategy
Completed Bank of America Investment Banking virtual experience program focused on acquisition target analysis, DCF valuation modelling, sensitivity analysis, strategic reasoning, and M&A evaluation.
Worked on a simulated investment banking acquisition assignment involving identification and valuation of a strategic acquisition target for a hypothetical client.
Conducted SWOT analysis, strategic fit assessment, discounted cash flow valuation, and sensitivity analysis to evaluate valuation ranges and acquisition attractiveness.
The project replicated core investment banking workflows used in mergers and acquisitions advisory engagements.
Prepared a detailed company profile for Nintendo analysing revenue growth, EBITDA performance, geographic revenue mix, franchise assets, and strategic positioning within the gaming industry.
Evaluated Nintendo’s strong intellectual property portfolio including globally recognised gaming franchises and assessed its strategic value for Webflix’s expansion into gaming content capabilities.
The analysis also highlighted APAC market penetration opportunities, customer engagement advantages, and long-term digital entertainment synergies.
The DCF analysis estimated Nintendo’s implied enterprise valuation range between approximately $64B and $76B depending on discount rate and terminal multiple assumptions.
The valuation model demonstrated how revenue growth, EBITDA expansion, cost structure, and capital intensity assumptions impact intrinsic valuation outputs.
Sensitivity analysis further strengthened understanding of how changes in WACC and terminal multiples affect enterprise value and implied share price calculations.
Strengthened practical understanding of discounted cash flow valuation methodologies, strategic acquisition rationale evaluation, and enterprise value estimation techniques commonly used in investment banking.
The project also enhanced ability to interpret valuation sensitivities, assess acquisition synergies, and communicate financial insights in a structured advisory format.