XYZ Tech Services, a mid-sized IT support and software solutions provider, has decided to explore the possibility of selling the business to a strategic buyer or investor. With stable revenue streams, consistent profits,
CS Professional · Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency · PYQS · December 2025
XYZ Tech Services, a mid-sized IT support and software solutions provider, has decided to explore the possibility of selling the business to a strategic buyer or investor. With stable revenue streams, consistent profits, and a growing customer base, the owners believe it is the right time to capitalize on the company's value. To determine a fair selling price and support negotiations, the company engages you as a professional valuation expert to conduct a business valuation using the Income Approach specifically the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method. XYZ Tech Services is projected to generate the following cash flows during the next five years: Year Forecast Free Cash Flows (in ₹) 2025 14,00,000 2026 15,60,000 2027 18,20,000 2028 20,90,000 2029 23,50,000 Assuming the discount rate to be 10% and the terminal value of the business as ₹ 1,10,00,000, compute the estimated valuation of XYZ Tech Services. Assuming the exit year is Year 2029. PV Factors @ 10%: Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 0.909 0.826 0.751 0.683 0.621
Answer & Explanation:
Present Value of Cash Flows & Terminal Value Year Cash Flow (₹) PV Factor @10% PV (₹) 2025 14,00,000 0.909 12,72,600 2026 15,60,000 0.826 12,88,560 2027 18,20,000 0.751 13,66,820 2028 20,90,000 0.683 14,27,470 2029 23,50,000 0.621 14,59,350 Terminal value (at end of 2029) 1,10,00,000 0.621 68,31,000 Estimated valuation of XYZ Tech Services = Sum of all Present Values Estimated valuation of XYZ Tech Services = 12,72,600 + 12,88,560 + 13,66,820 + 14,27,470 + 14,59,350 + 68,31,000 = ₹ 1,36,45,800
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