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Valuing Early-Stage Companies Quiz

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What makes valuing an early-stage company challenging?

Abundance of comparable companies

Predictable future cash flow

Limited information and accounting records (correct)

Smooth operational planning

In what way is ORN atypical as a start-up company?

Profitable from the beginning (correct)

High capital for expansion

Complex product design

Limited visibility of future sales

What factor reduces ORN's cost of sales?

Complex product design

Limited visibility of future sales

Indirect sales model (correct)

High capital for expansion

Why is it difficult to find comparable companies for early-stage companies?

Abundance of uncertainty Signup and view all the answers

What does the venture capital method aim to determine?

The value of the firm Signup and view all the answers

What are some typical challenges in valuing a startup company?

Limited resources, high risk, and uncertainty of future cash flows are typical challenges in valuing a startup company. Signup and view all the answers

What are some atypical features of ORN as a startup company?

ORN has a 6.5% WACC (weighted average cost of capital), no debt, and a 5% discount rate, which are atypical features for a startup company. Signup and view all the answers

What valuation method is used to determine the present value of ORN's future cash flows?

DCF (discounted cash flow) valuation method is used to determine the present value of ORN's future cash flows. Signup and view all the answers

What does the venture capital valuation method aim to determine for ORN?

The venture capital valuation method aims to determine the equity stake and overall value of ORN. Signup and view all the answers

What is the terminal value of ORN, assuming a growth rate (g) of 2% and a WACC of 6.5%?

The terminal value of ORN is $254, assuming a growth rate (g) of 2% and a WACC of 6.5%. Signup and view all the answers