Quick bite: What makes a business investable? A CEO’s take

Curious how company leaders assess value?

In this Quick Bite, Susannah Batley asks Channel Infrastructure CEO Rob Buchanan which metrics matter most to him. Drawing on decades of experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), Rob shares the key indicators he uses to gauge performance, from dividend yield to free cash flow, and explains why cash generation often tells a clearer story than headline numbers.

Plus, he reflects on what makes a smart acquisition and why knowing your strengths is crucial before taking on something new.

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