CFO News Room

JANUARY 8, 2023

I will use this section to clarify what free cash flows are trying to measure, how they get used in investing and valuation, and the measurement questions that can cause measurement divergences. and which ones to include (cash acquisitions, foreign exchange gains or losses etc.).

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 29, 2018

It’s hard to wrap your head around the valuations … and what is driving them, other than the expectation that at some point it will all get figured out and work,” Webster said. Ripple’s xRapid is a foreign exchange investment vehicle that allows companies to take their U.S.

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Planning Currencies Foreign Exchange Valuation 48

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

According to Iron Pillar’s report, B2B startups need 50 percent less capital than startups providing consumer-facing products and services if they wish to achieve a $1 billion valuation (unicorn status). The company plans to acquire People HR and The Payroll Service company. Venture Capital Funding. The Access Group , a U.K.-based

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 43

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) B2B Foreign Exchange Startups 43

Musings on Markets

OCTOBER 25, 2022

I will use this section to clarify what free cash flows are trying to measure, how they get used in investing and valuation, and the measurement questions that can cause measurement divergences. and which ones to include (cash acquisitions, foreign exchange gains or losses etc.) What is Free cash flow (FCF)?

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Valuation Profit and Loss Forecasting Investments 92

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The company plans to deploy its new funding to strengthen its core product offering, as well as to invest in sales and marketing. XTransfer said it plans to deploy the funding to invest in expanding its global financial network, and apply for licenses in new geographic markets. XTransfer already operates in China, Hong Kong, the U.K.,

Foreign Exchange 67

Foreign Exchange Startups B2B Investments 67

PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2019

million in seed funding, Back Office, based in Florida, plans to enhance the technology behind its small business accounting automation tool. Embroker plans to use the funding to fuel expansion of its online insurance match-making platform designed to accelerate and streamline the process by with companies choose insurance policies.

B2B 55

B2B Banking Foreign Exchange Startups 55

Future CFO

MARCH 30, 2020

Inventory valuation: this will need a rethink if traditional purchasing arrangements are no longer valid and companies need to find new ways of getting the goods they need. Foreign exchange volatility: ask how this will look in the accounts. Assess whether the audit will be completed in time for filing the financial statements.

Foreign Exchange 40

Foreign Exchange Auditing Accounting Valuation 40

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

In a week of multiple nine-figure venture capital funding rounds, B2B FinTech has proved it plans to end the year on a high note. While Automation Anywhere’s funding was the largest of the week, its valuation is not the biggest. Existing backers, such as Xavier Niel, also participated in the funding.

Accounts Payable 77

Accounts Payable Foreign Exchange Currencies Startups 77

PYMNTS

JUNE 27, 2016

Companies like BMW acknowledged that they will likely face renegotiations for contracts across EU borders and elsewhere, and are now focusing on ensuring that the government and the Bank of England work out a favorable game plan for U.K. But currency valuations are fluctuating all across the globe, with India, Japan, the U.S.

Foreign Exchange 40

Foreign Exchange Currencies Startups Valuation 40

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 4, 2019

FinBox plans to use the investment on product research and development. The firm plans to deploy the investment to bolster its staff levels and strengthen its product offering. ForwardLine said it plans to deploy the capital to bolster its loan origination initiatives. Australia’s ANZ Bank led a $1.56

B2B 51

B2B eCommerce Startups Foreign Exchange 51

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Foreign exchange (FX) is undoubtedly one of the biggest hurdles. When B2B partners are trading on 30-, 60- or even 90-day terms, currency valuations can vary significantly from when a business receives an invoice versus when that invoice is paid. This enables more robust cash application planning.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Devanath said SMERGERS has collected data on businesses across industries and geographical markets to help guide the valuation process. “An An issue we have observed in the market is that many deals fall through because of valuation mismatch between the buyer and seller,” the CEO explained. Global Expansion. The Endgame.

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Foreign Exchange Valuation Currencies Investments 52

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Risk has rewards in all parts of life, but especially in business, where shrewd risk-taking and planning accrues to the bottom line. However, managing foreign exchange (FX) risk is part of the territory — and, as he told PYMNTS, a calculated approach to currency exposure is key.

Risk Management 53

Risk Management Currencies Foreign Exchange Forecasting 53

PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2016

Affirm, for instance, secured $275 million last May and, soon after, announced plans to link businesses operating over Shopify with financing. Alternative finance, challenger banks and foreign exchange players collectively made up 46 percent of funding in the country, though none of these segments secured more than 20 percent of the backing.

B2B 40

B2B Foreign Exchange Accounts Payable Startups 40

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

When those parents in China send their $60,000 to MIT via Flywire’s platform, Frere explained, they are given a real-time rate based on current foreign exchange rates between their home country and where the money is being sent. “For us, it’s a competitive advantage,” Frere said.

Foreign Exchange 43

Foreign Exchange Currencies Valuation Accounting 43

PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2016

” The firm then continued to raise a further £1 million in oversubscribed crowdfunding giving Revolut a market valuation of £42 million. Revolut will make money cross-selling to users through the app, and the founders plan to add additional services that will include insurance, credit and VAT rebates within a year.

Currencies 40

Currencies Foreign Exchange B2B Investments 40