JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 17, 2023

How are practices even valued by private equity investors? Hear it directly from a seasoned investment banker. link] By: FOCUS Investment Banking Do you know what two factors drive the most value in your practice sale?

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 13, 2023

On April 23 a group led by private equity firm TPG agreed to acquire OneOncology, the nation’s largest independent community oncology network, in a deal valued at $2.1 By: FOCUS Investment Banking Please see full Publication below for more information.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 2, 2023

When you first decide to enter the world of private equity, you will undoubtedly be more overwhelmed than you were when you entered investment banking recruiting. When it comes to investment banking, there are only so many investment banks that you can choose from.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 16, 2024

“Why investment banking?” and there’s now an overwhelming amount of information online about investment banking. I’ll explain these points here and suggest specific answers to “Why investment banking?” in Interviews for Steppingstone Internships “Why Investment Banking?”

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OfficeHours

JUNE 21, 2023

We’ve had dozens of laid off investment banking analysts and associates reach out to us for how to navigate a tough job market. More surprisingly, a handful of private equity associates have also reached out about being laid off or being put on performance plans in a tough market. Do you want to be a career banker?

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OfficeHours

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

.” These webinars are packed with valuable insights from industry professionals and experts in the world of Finance – from private equity to investment banking, career transitions, career growth, and a whole lot more! How was your experience recruiting into Private Equity?

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OfficeHours

JUNE 6, 2023

The private equity industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, leading to a highly competitive job market for aspiring professionals, particularly at the associate level. Below, I will provide a comprehensive guide on how to stand out in the competitive private equity associate job market.

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How2Exit

JUNE 10, 2024

E221: Michael Mufson Discusses Investment Banking and Business Exit Strategies - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Michael Mufson is a seasoned investment banker with a distinguished career spanning over several decades. He began his career working for a U.S. Michael holds a CPA and an MBA from George Washington University.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 2, 2023

There are a lot of reasons why investment banking courses can be beneficial to a junior employee. Because as a junior in investment banking, this is something that you want to experience. So below, I will go over some of the key benefits that investment banking courses can give you over the course of your career.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 22, 2023

Even PE associates are getting let go We’ve had dozens of laid off investment banking analysts and associates reach out to us for how to navigate a tough job market. More surprisingly, a handful of private equity associates have also reached out about being laid off or being put on performance plans in a tough market.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 12, 2023

Working in private equity is highly attractive for many reasons, and many finance professionals who are not already in the field often look for ways to break in. One of the primary ways to do so is by landing an internship at a private equity firm you might want to work at.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 6, 2023

Private equity is an investment asset class that has gained significant prominence and popularity in recent decades. It has become a preferred choice for investors seeking attractive returns and diversification from traditional investment options such as stocks and bonds.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 5, 2023

Private equity firms play a vital role in the broader investment landscape, and their success relies heavily on their ability to execute deals effectively. Simply put, any private equity associate course must focus on developing and refining these skills.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 5, 2023

Private equity consulting firms play a crucial role in the success of portfolio companies by providing specialized expertise and strategic guidance. Private equity consulting firms go beyond traditional advisory services by providing value-added services to their clients.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Below is his conversation with Robert Meyer, a Managing Director at The Peakstone Group, an investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions advisory and raising capital for middle market clients. Robert has over 20 years of investment banking and private equity. By: Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 25, 2023

In recent years, private credit has emerged as an important financing source for corporations of all kinds, especially for private equity-owned businesses with high financial leverage. The growth of private credit can be traced back to the Great Financial Crisis of 2008-2009. However, this business can be risky for banks.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 2, 2023

Alongside hedge funds and venture capital firms, private equity is often the most coveted role within the finance sector, and for good reason – it is a highly compensated, competitive, and luckily, a non-client-facing role that is the end goal for many aspiring finance professionals. investment banking, private equity , VC, etc.)

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Learn more from our leading Private Equity Course! Applicable to Investment Banking Analysts and Beyond! These discussions might reaffirm your interest in Investment Banking as a perfect fit, or they could steer you in a completely different direction. Is Private Equity Right for You?

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Private Equity Equities Recruitment Investment Banking Analyst 130

OfficeHours

JULY 18, 2023

In the pursuit of attractive equity returns, private equity firms have developed numerous innovative strategies beyond typical leveraged buyouts and take-private transactions. As it happens, this is an industry that has experienced a significant amount of private equity-backed roll-up activity.

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Private Equity Equities Investment Mergers and Acquisitions 130

Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 16, 2023

Western University is by far the best Canadian school for investment banking and finance placements. Western consistently sends an impressive number of graduates into investment banking, competing with some of the top U.S. investment banks and has an overall rank of #27 (leading all other Canadian Schools).

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Private equity groups (PEGs) are active buyers in M&A transactions , accounting for $1.3 trillion in dry powder, which is a massive amount of cash to deploy and invest in businesses. This approach provides access to an alternative investment class (i.e., trillion in deals in 2023. US PEGs still have approximately $1.1

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OfficeHours

MAY 21, 2023

Private equity associates are the workhorses of any investment team. They are typically closest to the financial modeling, analytical work, and diligence that private equity firms perform. Depending on the practices of the fund, associates may be expected to present part or all of the investment committee memo.

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Private Equity Equities Portfolio Financial Modeling 130

OfficeHours

JUNE 6, 2023

Private equity firms play a significant role in the global financial industry, and their presence is particularly pronounced in New York City. Job Creation and Economic Growth: Private equity firms in New York City contribute to job creation and economic growth through their investment activities.

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Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Washington, DC, (November 20, 2024) – Cole Strandberg, Managing Director at FOCUS Investment Banking and host of the Autobody News Collision Vision podcast , was one of several auto aftermarket experts to present during the IDEAS Collide Showcase at SEMA earlier this month.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Despite having the same cachet as many top Ivy league schools, Stanford's undergraduate investment banking placement is relatively weaker. Stanford ranks #19 on our investment banking target school list , qualifying as a semi-target school. hires into the top investment banks.

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Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 29, 2023

Harvard has excellent placement in finance and is one of the few universities that sends undergrads into the top private equity firms and hedge funds. Harvard ranks #3 on our investment banking target school list , behind only UPenn and Georgetown. hires into the top investment banks.

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Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 16, 2023

Northwestern University is one of the country's top private research and teaching universities. Northwestern is an incredibly well-rounded school and ranks #21 on our investment banking target school list. Northwestern students consistently place into investment banking and we consider the school to be a semi-target.

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Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 29, 2023

Cornell has phenomenal investment banking placement, placing #6 on our target school list. Cornell ranks #5 by total hires, which is a testament to its dedicated student body and presence across the top investment banks. Like other Ivy Leagues, Cornell students place well into private equity and hedge funds.

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Peak Frameworks

JANUARY 15, 2024

If you're interested in breaking into finance, check out our , Private Equity Course and , Investment Banking Course , which help thousands of candidates land top jobs every year. Laurier ranks #6 on our Canadian investment banking target school list , earning itself a designation as a Canadian semi-target school.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Fordham has fair placement into investment banking, sending a handful of graduates to the top firms every year. Fordham University ranks #36 on our investment banking target school list , earning a designation as a lower semi-target school. hires into the top investment banks.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Baruch has a respectable placement into investment banking, benefitting from its proximity to Wall Street and the top finance firms. Baruch College is ranked #34 on our investment banking target school list , earning itself a designation as a lower semi-target school. hires into the top investment banks.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 15, 2024

Private equity value creation came on my radar a few years ago when I noticed something: Even though traditional PE deal roles were not doing well, “operational” or “value creation” teams still seemed to be recruiting. What Does the Private Equity Value Creation Team Do in Real Life?

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

He distinguished his investment method from traditional private equity or investment banking by making riskier investments in new, unproven businesses with the aim of larger returns should these businesses succeed. By: Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP

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Capital Private Equity Investment Banking IT 299

Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 29, 2023

Yale ranks #9 on our investment banking target school list and its undergrads have incredible access to the top firms on Wall Street. Yale's investment banking hopefuls may study economics, statistics, or liberal arts in lieu of this. Yale sends 1.62% of students into banking, good enough for #8 on our list.

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Peak Frameworks

JUNE 19, 2023

The University of Pennsylvania is the overall best school for investment banking and finance placement in the world. They have stellar presence at every top investment bank and are one of the schools that consistently sends undergraduate students to the top private equity firms and hedge funds.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Boston College is the oldest higher education institution in Boston and has consistent placement into the top investment banks. Boston College ranks #23 overall on our investment banking target school list , earning itself a designation as a semi-target school. hires into the top investment banks.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Georgia Tech is well known for its engineering and computing programs but also sends a handful of graduates into investment banking each year. Georgia Tech is ranked #60 on our investment banking target school list (the lowest possible slot) and earns a designation as a lower semi-target school.

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