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Behind the Buyouts: Investcorp’s Tayeh on Backing Essential Services

The Deal

On the latest episode of Behind the Buyouts, Investcorp SA head of North American private equity David Tayeh discusses the New York-based firm’s strategy around backing middle market businesses that cater to “needs versus wants.” and auto aftermarket company S&S Truck Parts LLC.

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What Is Monetary Policy?

Peak Frameworks

Monetary policy refers to the actions undertaken by a nation's central bank to control the money supply and achieve sustainable economic growth. Its importance lies in its profound impact on economic factors like inflation, employment , and economic stability. Conversely, high-interest rates tend to dampen these activities.

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Treasury Bills: Definition, How it Works, Benefits

Peak Frameworks

For instance, in 2011, amid the U.S. Economic Data Various economic indicators, such as GDP growth , unemployment rates, and manufacturing output, can influence T-Bill prices. Global Economic Conditions In our interconnected global economy, events in one region can reverberate worldwide, influencing T-Bill prices.

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Lots to Learn from Brown & Brown Insurance's Q1 Earnings Call

Sica Fletcher

Impact from COVID-19 Minimal, For Now Given lockdowns were not entirely underway until the last two weeks of the quarter, we are not surprised by the immaterial effect on BRO in the first quarter, although the company does expect the uncertain economic environment to drive decreased exposure units over the coming quarters. We saw the U.S.

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Supply Chain: Financial Implications, Risks, and Challenges

Peak Frameworks

A classic example is the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan that affected the global supply of automotive parts. Political and Economic Instability Trade wars or changes in import/export regulations can disrupt supply chains.

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The Moneyball Strategy: Making Big Moves With Little Leverage

Street of Walls

For those with an aversion to America’s favorite pastime, Moneyball is a 2003 book by Michael Lewis (adapted into a 2011 movie), which tells the story of the Oakland Athletics’ 2002 season. The message? Gamble big, have patience with your hand, and come out a winner. Don’t just shake up the hiring model—reinvent it.

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The Education Technology (EdTech) Industry: Overview of Mergers, Acquisitions and Venture Capital Trends & Investments

InvestmentBank.com

A sustainable business model and profit results are major factors in investment decisions. In general, the basic models can be summarized as business-to-business (B2B), business-to-consumer (B2C) and direct product or service-based business models. B2B includes the most diverse business models in the EdTech realm.