Key value drivers throughout business life cycle

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Supervisors

Colmant, Bruno

Faculty

Louvain School of Management

Degree label

Master [120] en sciences de gestion

Abstract

This research master’s thesis adapts the concept of business life cycle as the basis for valuation of any company. Main characteristics, valuation approaches and methods for start-up, high-growth, mature and declining companies are discussed in order identify key drivers determining the firm value. Case study valuations are conducted for Qover, Netflix, Microsoft, and General Electric to provide empirical evidence for the impact of key value drivers at each stage of business life cycle.