OfficeHours

JUNE 30, 2023

To go from equity value to enterprise value, add the net debt (debt minus cash) of the company to equity value. Step 3: Calculate Debt and Equity Funding Amounts (Sources & Uses) Since LBOs are financed using a combination of debt and equity, you’ll need to determine how much of each will be used in the transaction.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 10, 2024

If you want to read angry comments and long threads with plenty of insults, you can’t go wrong with the wealth management vs. investment banking debate. And wealth managers at large banks may advise people with as little as a few hundred thousand to invest. The truth is that both claims are correct but incomplete.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 17, 2024

If you have the option to work in finance in different parts of the world, investment banking in India should be at the bottom of your list. But the main problem is that winning a “true” front-office investment banking role in India is virtually impossible, even if you have outstanding academic credentials and work experience.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Even though we’ve covered industry groups vs. product groups and teams such as M&A , ECM , DCM , and Leveraged Finance , we continue to get questions about capital markets vs. investment banking. The questions usually go like this: Are capital markets teams (ECM, DCM, and LevFin) “real” investment banking? Do you learn anything?

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

If there is one sector that has attracted even more hype than technology and TMT , it might just be renewable energy investment banking. But before jumping into the overall advantages and disadvantages, let’s start with the verticals and how banks are set up: Table Of Contents What is Renewable Energy Investment Banking?

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The TRADE

JUNE 12, 2023

Fixed income investment banking boutique KNG Securities has appointed Fernando Ortega as its new head of emerging market sales. Elsewhere in his career, Ortega served as European head of emerging market sales at Santander Corporate and Investment Banking.

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OfficeHours

JULY 4, 2023

small boutique) “ Last thing you want to be is STUCK in a DOWN-CYCLE being a banking analyst thinking I should’ve recruited before when there were more opportunities.” WHY CHOOSE US? At OfficeHours , we believe that success is not a one-size-fits-all concept.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JUNE 26, 2024

CCA had a long-standing relationship with the buyer, including advising on the debt refinancing of their family-owned business. The family office especially appreciated CCA’s ability to assist in evaluating targets, construct cash flow models, and negotiate with lenders to successfully obtain debt financing.

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Debt Corporation Advisory 52

The TRADE

MAY 29, 2023

Head of UBS’ Neo business, Nej D’jelal, left the bank to join the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) as head of its Workspace platform, effective from the end of this month. D’jelal joins LSEG after two and a half years at UBS heading up its cross-asset investment banking platform.

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The TRADE

AUGUST 1, 2023

Investment banking boutique KNG Securities has appointed Gary Ballard as its new head of equities. Ballard brings over 30 years’ experience in equity sales, having previously held positions at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Baring Securities.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JUNE 26, 2024

CCA had a long-standing relationship with the buyer, including advising on the debt refinancing of their family-owned business. The family office especially appreciated CCA’s ability to assist in evaluating targets, construct cash flow models, and negotiate with lenders to successfully obtain debt financing.

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Investment Banking Debt Corporation Advisory 40

Software Equity Group

MARCH 21, 2023

There are several resources for growth capital: debt from a lender or financial institution, minority equity financing, or majority equity financing through a control transaction. Growth debt, also called venture debt, most often comes as a principal loan accompanied by an interest payment.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Debt financing is much more common, and the GE firm is often the first institutional investor. Many of these firms use debt to fund deals, and they complete bolt-on acquisitions for portfolio companies. They do not use debt since they only make minority-stake investments. The targeted IRR might be in the 30 – 40% range.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Use of Leverage Private equity firms often use debt to finance acquisitions to maximize the returns they receive on their investments. It is important to evaluate whether your business can continue to steadily grow while taking on the proposed amount of debt that a private equity firm will use to finance a transaction.

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The TRADE

OCTOBER 26, 2023

UK-based boutique fixed income trading desk BlueBay Asset Management is beginning a new chapter in its life. Hard currency traders execute emerging market sovereign and corporate debt, denominated in a non-local currency. If banks are trying to specialise in particular countries or regions, you’ve got to be on board with them.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 24, 2024

Additionally, at the exit of the investment period, the value of retained ownership increases with debt repayments and equity appreciation resulting from both organic and inorganic growth, making liquidity generated at exit typically more meaningful than the initial sale – an event often referred to as “the second bite of the apple.”

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How2Exit

MAY 23, 2023

Richard grew up in the suburbs of New York City and went to college, later working for a boutique investment bank. This prompted Richard to apply to law school and he graduated from law school while working at the investment bank. Castle Placement specializes in raising private equity and debt capital for clients.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The amount of debt used to finance the transaction is another consideration. Since debt introduces financial risk, too much leverage can be problematic following a transaction for two reasons: Most business owners want the company to remain in good financial health.

Business 52

Business Equities Debt Corporation 52

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

OCTOBER 22, 2024

For investors that plan to finance a portion of the deal with debt, a government contracting business with visible, low-risk revenue also paves an easier path to securing financing. Stable Contract Base and Long-Term Cash Profile The nature of your government contracts will influence how appealing a PE investor finds your business.

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Growth Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The UK’s fintechs cover a range of specialisms, from wealth tech and regtech to insurtech and banking. Hoxton Ventures Early-stage technology venture capital fund Hummingbird Ventures A boutique venture firm supporting unique, innovative companies. The most common fintech in the UK specialises in wealthtech.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 2, 2023

A $50 million transaction might include $42 million cash at close (guaranteed), a $5 million seller’s note (where the seller agrees to accept a portion of the purchase price as a series of debt payments), and $3 million in earnouts (which are only paid if the company achieves certain financial metrics over time).

Business 52

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Sica Fletcher

APRIL 11, 2024

personal debt, business/legal liabilities, time-sensitive investment opportunities) may prompt owners to sell quickly. Generally, these fall into two distinct categories of advisory firms or investment banks. Financial Need. Urgent financial requirements (e.g., Market/Business Environment.

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Solganick & Co.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Despite that fact – and the lack of any significant recovery in the year’s back half – dealmakers are optimistic in the New Year, according to Aaron Solganick, chief executive of El Segundo-based investment bank Solganick & Co. “A You’re not going to see too many big flashy deals. For more information, please contact us.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 19, 2023

Metals & mining investment banking used to be a “sleepy” group. But let’s forget about the children temporarily and focus on the verticals, the drivers, deal examples, and the exit opportunities if you escape from the underground mines: What Is Metals & Mining Investment Banking?

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The original owner’s minority stake is now worth $30 million (the current value of $150 million multiplied by their 20% investment, assuming all third-party debt has been paid off). Hiring an investment bank that is experienced in working with PEGs is crucial to achieving your desired outcome.

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