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Corporate Finance Jobs: Cozy Careers, But Bad “Plan B” Options

Mergers and Inquisitions

Corporate finance jobs at normal companies are bad … …if you’re using them to break into a deal-based field, such as investment banking , private equity , or venture capital , or as a “Plan B” if you interview around but do not get into one of these. In my view, corporate finance jobs are not ideal “stepping stone roles.”

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Top DCF Modeling Courses for Aspiring Finance Professionals

OfficeHours

A lot of young finance professionals are overwhelmed by the number of options they have when it comes to learning materials. The first thing that you will likely find when you search Wall Street Oasis’ guide would be their free article that they have summarizing the discounted cash flow model. Is it worth it? I will discuss this below.

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Non-LBOs: PE Equity Contributions Top 50% of Total Deal Financing

Deal Lawyers

If you needed any more proof about how challenging M&A financing conditions are, check out this recent Axios article, which says that equity contributions to US LBO transactions are at record levels.

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Closing Conditions: When Should Breaches of Financing Cooperation Covenants Trigger a Walk Right?

Deal Lawyers

A recent lawsuit involving a buyer’s attempt to terminate a deal based on a seller’s alleged non-compliance with the purchase agreement’s financing cooperation covenant raises the question of when a buyer should have the right to walk away from a deal on that basis.

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Finance Frontiers February 2024 - Writing to Reach You – Investor Letters and Subscription Facilities

JD Supra: Mergers

While Chris van Heerden’s recent article gave some cause for optimism over the fundraising environment for 2024, for now on the ground we are continuing to see significantly longer lead times before funds hit their target size, even for top-tier sponsors. By: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

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Boopos: Financing Subscription Businesses with Ignacio Villanueva

How2Exit

b' E195: Boopos: Financing Subscription Businesses with Ignacio Villanueva - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Ignacio Villanueva is the VP of Origination of Boopos, a finance company that specializes in providing capital for subscription-based businesses. Don't try to win the system.

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M&A Finance: PE Buyers Using More Equity to Finance Add-Ons

Deal Lawyers

In a tough deal financing market, PE buyers have increased the amount of equity they’re willing to invest in order to fund add-on transactions. Here’s an excerpt from a recent PitchBook article: It has become less common to see add-ons fully funded with borrowed money.

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