Creating and updating company models
•Standardized Excel‐based company models ensure each analyst’s work seamlessly integrates with research database
and can be re‐used in reports, website, industry overviews, etc.
•Save time through automated rebalancing of balance sheet, year changes, model version updates
•Outputs can be customized, and proprietary input sheets linked to model
•Optionally, company data from Bloomberg or ThomsonReuters can be imported to facilitate creation of new models
Generating reports
•Create reports using customized Word or PowerPoint templates
•Import tables and charts from company data in the database
•Publish as PDF or include in searchable on‐line report library
Distributing research
•Offer your research in interactive, reusable format through online research database
•Users can view any followed company, run comparisons using customizable tools and try their own scenarios building
on analyst estimates
•Research database can be customized to client specifications
Maintaining your research library
•Valuatum hosts the database and web interface, minimizing maintenance needs at your end
•Updates, version control, etc. are automatically rolled out
•You can always revert to an earlier version of any model uploaded
•Industry standard security and back‐up solutions are built into the system
Overview of Valuatum’s Sell‐side system
We also offer a customizable suite of web‐based tools
integrated with the database. These allow end‐users to
create their own company comparisons, filters, sort
Share price data
FX rates rules, etc. Users can also create their own scenarios
€£$¥ Model library
database
based on the analyst’s company models.
As a hosted cloud computing service following the
SaaS (Software‐as‐a‐Service) paradigm, our system is
easy to set up and requires little integration with
Report generation tools existing systems (integration with CRM systems,
and/or linking existing company models is possible if
desired).
Workflow management
Analyst creates and Ability to reuse data in
Analyst uploads model
updates company automated reports,
into database
model website, emails, SMS
Company models
• Available for Microsoft Excel, can
also be viewed and edited using
web interface or Java Applet (see
next pages)
• Standardized, state‐of‐the‐art
model with built‐in DCF and EVA
valuation engines
• Possibility to link with client’s
current model, allowing analysts to
continue using their own sheets
• Automated year changes, balancing
of balance statement
• Forced internal consistency (yearly vs. quarterly
figures, divisional vs. group‐level figures, income
statement and balance sheet, etc.)
• Extensive inputs covering virtually any contingency
(e.g., stock splits and issues, currency conversions, etc.)
• Upload and download changes to/from model library
database with a single click
• Optionally import company data (realized and
consensus estimates) from ThomsonReuters or
Bloomberg when initiating coverage, for peer group
comparisons, etc.
Java Applet model interface
Web‐based research distribution
Web‐based research database
• View individual companies
• Users can change estimates to
test their own scenarios
• Model automatically recalculates
after any changes to remain
internally consistent
• Layout and features can be
tailored according to client wishes
• Multiple views available, including
quarterly and divisional
breakdown, DCF/EVA valuation,
analyst comments, and review of
historical estimates’ accuracy
• Interactive tools for cross‐
company comparisons, including
filtering, ranking, XY scatter
diagrams, etc.
• Searchable PDF report library
Excel queries
Excel query tool
• Select any set of parameters
stored in the database
• Set time frame
• Choose all or subset of companies
followed
• Produce an Excel table, easily
used to generate graphs, as input
for calculations or proprietary
applications and analyses
Generating company reports
Report templates
• Available for Microsoft
Word and PowerPoint
• Layout fully customizable
to client specifications
• Tables and charts are pre‐
populated with company
data from database
• Data for multiple
companies can be
included in each report to
create, e.g., sector
overviews
Frequently asked questions
Q: Can you create a web interface and report templates matching our company look & feel?
A: Certainly. We have done this for several customers.
Q: I like the features, but I don’t like the idea of having dozens of consultants running around my office for the next 6
months, distracting my analysts and IT. How long does it take to get the system up and running?
A: Since our system is run from centralized servers, it does not require any complex IT integration. Most of the
customization work involves modifying the report templates and web interface to match your requirements.
Depending on the level of customization required, we could have you up and running in a few weeks.
Q: How much does it cost to use the system?
A: Instead of a large up‐front investment, you pay a monthly charge for using our service. The monthly billing amount
depends on several factors, such as number of users, number of companies followed, and level of customization /
support required. We would be happy to discuss your specific needs and provide a tailored quote.
Q: Can you migrate our current model library into your system?
A: Most likely, yes. If you use Excel spreadsheets to build your models, we will probably be able to link the relevant
output cells of your existing models into our model’s input cells.
Q: If we adopt your database, but want to use our own website to show company data, what interface options do
you support?
A: Any data stored in the database (approximately 9,000 figures for each company model) can be retrieved using RSS
or WebServices technology.
Frequently asked questions, continued
Q: If you run from centralized servers, can I be sure my data is safe? What security and back‐up solutions do you use?
A: Back‐ups are taken on a daily basis, and we have sophisticated security systems. Some of our major clients, such as
Danske Bank and the State of Finland have conducted security audits on our systems, and we would also welcome
any future clients to do so.
Q: Can your models handle special situations, such as corporate actions (stock splits, issues, etc.)?
A: Yes. Our model was designed by former sell‐side analysts, and we have included most of the special situations
commonly encountered in analyzing a company. We are happy to consult with our clients on the best way to handle
any specific situation that will arise, and will create a custom solution if the situation simply cannot be handled
using the current model version.
Company background
Valuatum
Equity analysis solutions
• Founded in 2000
• Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland
• Currently employs 17 staff
• Sustainable business model
– Owned 90% by employees, financed with cash‐flow
– AAA credit rating from Dun & Bradstreet since 2006
• 20+ clients, including equity brokers, institutional investors, and investor relations depts
Want to know more?
• Visit our website, www.valuatum.com for a video walkthrough of the Valuatum Sell‐side system and additional
information, including technical architecture
• Sign up for a free trial account through the website
• Contact our sales team at contact@valuatum.com to discuss your specific needs, or to request a quotation
Appendix: Additional screenshots
Interactive tools: XY scatter comparison
• Create graphs with a single click
• Choose from extensive predefined criteria, e.g.,:
– P/E vs. X years EPS growth
– P/BV vs. X years average ROE%
– EV/EBIT vs. X years EBIT growth
• Easily create custom criteria
• Stock prices are updated daily
• Include historical positions for chosen period
Interactive tools: Share ranking
• View predefined or user‐defined ratios and
figures for companies
• Sort by any parameter with a single click
• Create customized parameters by defining
formulae based on existing figures
Interactive tools: Multi‐criteria ranking
• Use predefined points schemes
or create custom schemes to
rank companies using multiple
criteria
• Define scoring formula for each
criterion measured
Example of scoring:
4
Target value = 4%
Limit value = 2%
Max points = 3
3
Points
2
1
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Value (Percent)
Excel model: Sensitivity analysis