EXCELDCFCOMPS
Tech M&A Valuation
Comprehensive valuation (DCF + Precedent Transactions) for a SaaS target.
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EST. 2026 //
INVESTMENT BANKING ANALYST
Strategic Advisory
Strategic Advisory
in Modern Markets.
I build rigorous valuation models and transaction materials—turning market ambiguity into deal conviction.
15+
DEALS SCREENED
$2B+
TRANSACTION VALUE
100%
DATAROOM ACCURACY
About Me
I’m Anika Sayeema, an early-career Investment Banking Analyst building strong fundamentals in M&A execution, valuation, and capital markets. I turn complex due diligence into clean, investor-ready outputs—DCF models, comp spreads, and pitch decks—with a focus on Wall Street standards: precision, speed, and analytical rigor.
I’m currently building a deal sheet that proves I can contribute on day one: Excel models that toggle, CIMs that persuade, and sensitivity tables that stress-test the thesis.
Analytical Arsenal
Valuation Analysis
DCF, Trading Comps, and Transaction Comps.
EXCEL / FACTSETDeal Execution
CIMs, Management Presentations, and Teasers.
POWERPOINT / THINKCELLLBO & Mergers
LBO modeling, IRR analysis, and accretion/dilution.
EXCEL / CAPIQLegacy of Impact
2023 — PRESENT
Investment Banking Analyst
Boutique Advisory Firm
Supported senior bankers in M&A origination and execution. Built operating models and spread trading comps for $100M+ sell-side mandates.
2022 — 2023
M&A Summer Analyst
Regional Investment Bank
Conducted industry research and screened potential buyer landscapes. Assisted in drafting CIMs and management presentations.
Case Studies
EXCELLBO
Retail LBO Model
Leveraged Buyout model determining IRR and debt capacity for a retailer.
READ CASE STUDY →Projects
Comparable Companies Spreader
Excel • Auto-calculating multiples (EV/EBITDA, P/E).
READ PROJECT DETAILS →Dynamic DCF Model
Excel • Sensitivity analysis & terminal value toggles.
READ PROJECT DETAILS →M&A Pitch Deck
PowerPoint • Strategic rationale & deal structure.
READ PROJECT DETAILS →Videos
Credentials
Education
MBA in Finance
BUP University
2024BBA in Banking & Finance
Eden College
2022National Waiver for Best Score
Awarded for excellence in SSC examinations.
Certifications
PL-300 Power BI Analyst
2024CFA Level I Candidate
2025Adv. Excel Modeling
2023The Vault
Access detailed records of my work history and sample deliverables.
© 2026 ANIKA SAYEEMA. ROYAL PRECISION.
CASE STUDY 01
Tech M&A Valuation (DCF + Comps)
TLDR: Performed a comprehensive valuation for a hypothetical $500M enterprise value SaaS target. Constructed a 5-year DCF model with sensitivity analysis on WACC and Terminal Growth. Spread trading comps (finding 5-8 comparable targets based on margin profile and growth) to determine an implied EV/Revenue range. The final output is a "football field" chart triangulating the valuation range to inform bid strategy.
The Challenge: Valuation Ambiguity
Valuing high-growth, loss-making SaaS companies is notoriously difficult. Traditional P/E multiples don't apply. The challenge was to defend a valuation range using rigorous methodology, rather than just applying a "rule of thumb" revenue multiple.
Our Solution: Triangulated Valuation
I used three methodologies to triangulate fairness:
1. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
Built a Stage-2 DCF. Projected Unlevered Free Cash Flow (UFCF) for 5 years. Assumed margin expansion as the company matures. Calculated WACC using CAPM (Beta levered from peers).
2. Trading Comps
Selected a peer group of public SaaS companies with 20-30% growth. Calculated EV/LTM Revenue and EV/NTM Revenue multiples. Applied the median multiple to the target's financials.
3. Precedent Transactions
Analyzed recent M&A deals in the vertical. Adjusted for control premiums paid in those deals.
Outcome
- ✓ Defensible Range: Established a price floor and ceiling for negotiations.
- ✓ Sensitivity: Showed how changes in the 10-year treasury vs exit multiple impact value.
CASE STUDY 02
Retail LBO Model
The Challenge
A mature retail company is underperforming. A PE firm wants to know if they can achieve a 20%+ IRR via an LBO with 40% equity / 60% debt.
The Outcome
- ✓ Determined max purchase price to hit 20% IRR.
- ✓ Structured debt tranches (Senior vs Mezzanine).
- ✓ Modeled credit metrics (Debt/EBITDA) to ensure covenants aren't breached.
What I Built
- Sources & Uses table.
- Debt Schedule with mandatory amortization and sweep.
- Returns analysis (MOIC and IRR tables).
- Exit sensitivity analysis.
PROJECT 01
Comparable Companies Spreader
Demo Details
An automated Excel template for spreading trading comps. Features correct enterprise value adjustments (minority interest, leases) and auto-calc logic for LTM and NTM multiples.
- ✓ Automated EV Bridge
- ✓ Stats from Capital IQ plugin
- ✓ Clean output for pitchbooks
What I Built
Built the "Spreader" from scratch to handle different capital structures. Includes a summary tab that calculates Median and Mean multiples to drive valuation range.
PROJECT 02
Dynamic DCF Model
Demo Details
A classic unlevered DCF model to value a target. Projects Free Cash Flow for 5-10 years and calculates Terminal Value using both Exit Multiple and Perpetuity Growth methods.
- ✓ Sensitivity Data Tables
- ✓ WACC Calculation Tab
- ✓ Implied Share Price Output
What I Built
Constructed the model to be audit-friendly with clear color-coding. Added a "football field" chart to visualize the valuation range against current trading price.
PROJECT 03
M&A Pitch Deck
Demo Details
A strategic presentation pitching a hypothetical acquisition. Includes market overview, target profile, strategic rationale (synergies), and valuation summary.
- ✓ Strategic Rationale
- ✓ Accretion/Dilution Summary
- ✓ Transaction Timeline
What I Built
Created the storyline and all visual assets in PowerPoint. Used ThinkCell for waterfall charts and valuation football fields.