This allocation of the values and amount is referred to as a waterfall. The difference in each level and participation will result in different values for each class of security in the various stages of the waterfall analysis. This can also be the case when equity-related securities are converted to common shares. In other words, the value of the securities can change when converted.
When all the equity-related securities are converted into common shares , the result might be the same. To create an option-based equation for the equity capital structure of the business, the relationships, economic rights, and participation levels in the waterfall are exercised with Black Scholes.
When the value of a single class of equity is known, this method will provide the capability to determine the value for all other equity-related securities. This includes equity compensation also. In the most current transaction data, the values will act as a benchmark to assist in calculating the value.
The first thing to do while using the OPM Backsolve method is to estimate the value of the company to determine the threshold values in the waterfall of the business. This can be procured from the rights of different equity-related securities, the cap table , or corporate agreements.
In the waterfall analysis, the corresponding participation amount and the equity interests which would share in value for every threshold are identified. In the next step, you will use the Black Scholes to construct an option-based valuation equation for the capital of the business. This equation should consider the relationship between the rights, waterfall thresholds, participation levels, and the total value of equity.
Estimates are formed with regards to the expected volatility of the equity risk in the company and the potential time period to an exit or liquidity situation.
The equation derived will help determine the value correlated with attaining every threshold and the value expected to be allocated to all the equity classes during the waterfall stages. The equation also includes the probability that the value thresholds might not be accomplished during the potential exit.
Then using the latest transaction , the pricing data is assembled. Often, venture capital will involve an investment in preferred shares, but it can also involve equity security from the capital structure. This data should be adequate, latest, and should not be older than one year. Additionally, there should be no changes in the company that could have affected the value of the company since the last transaction.
The final step includes using the backsolve technique to estimate the common relationship that connects all the distinct securities. In this case, it is the total equity value. A backsolve valuation method is an easy way to distinguish an input that is required in an equation or reverse engineering to produce a specific result. When it matches the price of the transaction, the equation is solved. It now provides the value of all the equity securities in the company, and this will also include the equity compensation units.
To account for any premiums or discounts that are related to the control and marketability of the equity, adjustments can be made accordingly. In private companies, most of the equity compensations are non-marketable. At the end of all the calculations, you will end up with a business valuation that accurately values your company.
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