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  • Navigating Returns: Understanding Waterfalls in Finance

    Navigating Returns: Understanding Waterfalls in Finance

    What Is a Waterfall in Finance? A financial waterfall is a framework used to determine how cash flows, profits, or proceeds are distributed among stakeholders in structured deals, investment funds, or joint ventures. The term “waterfall” refers to the sequential nature of distributions: cash flows “cascade” through different tiers, following pre-agreed priorities. Waterfalls are widely…