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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Deal Lawyers

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This Debevoise update may be a little different from our usual blog topics, but I worry that the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (“CSRD”) — which requires companies to disclose significant sustainability information — is a “sleeper issue” that isn’t getting the attention it deserves.

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 9, 2023

To know if the buyside is right for you, let’s start with a textbook understanding of “What is private equity?” Private equity involves investing capital directly into private businesses that are not publicly traded on stock exchanges (that would be a hedge fund). Strategic thinking skills are essential.

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Deal Lawyers

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Earlier this month, the CLS Blue Sky Blog ran a post from Paul Weiss discussing ways the DOJ and FTC’s proposed merger guidelines will impact private-equity-sponsored acquisitions.

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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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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

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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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. Embark on an exciting journey in the world of private equity—a fast-paced and fulfilling career path.

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Deal Lawyers

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Earlier this year, I blogged about the NFL’s decision to open its franchises up to investment by a select group of private equity funds. According to this Institutional Investor article, those funds are chomping at the bit to get a piece of the NFL’s action, and it says that they like the NFL for the […]

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OfficeHours

JUNE 13, 2023

Written by an OfficeHours Top Buyside Coach The presence of private equity firms in New York City contributes to its status as a global financial center by attracting talent, fostering innovation, and driving economic prosperity.

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Private Equity Economics Equities Middle Market 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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OfficeHours

MAY 24, 2023

You’ve got your dream private equity! But that is just the first step of the private equity journey. Private equity firms are typically very hierarchical, with multiple levels of professionals needing to move up to make it to the title of MD or Partner. Congratulations!

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Learn more from our leading Private Equity Course! Is Private Equity Right for You? To know if the buyside is right for you, let’s start with a textbook understanding of “What is private equity?” Private equity involves Do you think PE is for you? You’ve got your dream private equity!

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Deal Lawyers

AUGUST 5, 2024

In the current deal environment, private equity sponsors are increasingly looking for alternative ways of generating liquidity for their investments. This recent Foley blog addresses the […]

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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. What impact has this had on private equity?

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Deal Lawyers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In early September, six trade associations jointly filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the validity of the SEC’s recently adopted Private Fund Adviser Rules. We’ve previously blogged about the content of the new rules and criticisms by two SEC Commissioners.

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Deal Lawyers

AUGUST 7, 2024

Last week, I blogged about how PE sponsors have been accumulating quite a bit of dry powder since the beginning of 2024, but that it’s been the big players that have reaped the largest windfall. Now, it looks like these large sponsors are turning to the middle market, which has long been the domain of […]

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OfficeHours

JUNE 30, 2023

Are you preparing for upcoming private equity interviews? If so, understanding the mechanics of a leveraged buyout is paramount… Paper LBOs are an important part of any private equity interview. HBS Private Equity is ex-Bain Cap. Take the leap today!

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JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

As reported in a prior blog post, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) filed suit in federal district court in September alleging that U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

After its passage in the California Senate on August 31, 2024, Assembly Bill No. 3129 (AB 3129) is now headed to Governor Newsom’s desk.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 21, 2023

The post Experienced Investment Banking Analyst Resume Template for Lateral Banking and Private Equity Recruiting appeared first on OfficeHours. This should be a fun way to differentiate yourself and give you something to discuss during the interview!

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Synopsys: M&A

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Software due diligence is essential in private equity buyouts. The post Software risks in private equity buyouts appeared first on Software Integrity Blog. Learn about software security risks and proactive approaches to managing them.

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Francine Way

JULY 8, 2017

Many of these causes have their equivalences to the reasons behind the sale of a company (also known as a divestiture): Liquidity: As the equity holding period matured, investors (private equity funds behind companies) will look to sell.

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Deal Lawyers

AUGUST 21, 2023

I recently blogged about PE sponsors putting more equity in their deals in response to the challenging deal financing environment.

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Francine Way

JULY 17, 2017

This current post about Leveraged Buy Out (LBO) is about a valuation method used by a very specific type of financial acquirer: private equity (PE) firms. Thus far, we have discussed three common valuation methods that most strategic and financial acquirers use when valuing a company for acquisitions or investments.

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Francine Way

MAY 14, 2017

In the last two blog posts, we walked through capital structure and how it impacts M&A activities and vice versa. To be explicitly clear, I am recommending the use of the following ranked capital sources when paying for an acquisition: cash (from the balance sheet), debt (at a reasonable level), and equity.

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OfficeHours

MAY 31, 2023

Read the Entire Blog Piece Where would you rather place to? Private Equity Megafund Growth Equity Venture Capital Hedge Fund Stay in IB Check Out All Our Blog Posts The Path to Success: Building a Thriving Career in Private Equity Congratulations! You’ve got your dream private equity!

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OfficeHours

MAY 30, 2023

OfficeHours is an online platform that provides 1-on-1 coaching, training, and advice to help you land a job in competitive finance careers including investment banking , private equity , growth equity , venture capital , and hedge funds. Discover the top name in the private equity industry.

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 20, 2023

Written by a Top OfficeHours Private Equity Coach Is PE a Good Fit for you? To know if the buyside is right for you, let’s start with a textbook understanding of “What is private equity?” Many first-year (and some second-year) analysts are unsure if private equity should be their next step.

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 20, 2023

For private equity investors who have been monitoring the situation around inflation for the last few months to a year, many have been disappointed to see the slow trajectory with which inflation has been coming down from highs. Explore the role of private equity now. Currently, inflation in the U.S.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

My biggest takeaway from this year’s MTD 100 is the growing number of large tire dealerships that are either owned or backed by private equity groups. based private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners remains a majority investor in Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. That’s why they call it “private!”)

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Sica Fletcher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

In recent posts, we outlined the background of and reasons for the dramatic upsurge of private equity investment in the insurance brokerage industry , how the combination of private equity and low interest rates have dramatically raised valuations , and how private equity sponsored agencies increasingly dominate the insurance agency business.

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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

MAY 29, 2023

GENERALLY FOR INCOMING PE ASSOCIATES LOOKING TO LEVEL UP TO VP… Perfect for anyone starting their Private Equity Associate Job this summer… Discounts available for former OfficeHours Mentees, email nadia@getofficehours.com for more details Dive deeper into the details! You’ve got your dream private equity!

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OfficeHours

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Having spent time in technology growth equity and VC in college, I realized quickly that my passions and career goals didn’t align with RX or the exit opps from MM banking to MM private equity. You’ve got your dream private equity! But that is just the first step of the private equity journey.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 12, 2023

Thriving US Middle Market Fundraising and Resilient Private Equity Regarding Global M&A Private Equity Trends, looking at the positive news, the US middle-market fundraising landscape remained stable throughout 2022, with 156 funds closing at an aggregate value of $133.5 Reference: [link] [link] DOWNLOAD ARTICLE HERE.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 19, 2023

Armed with anywhere between $2 trillion and $4 trillion of “dry powder”—with about half of that targeted to healthcare—private equity firms have a lot of capital to put to work. ENT and allergy is relatively new to private equity investment, with approximately ten major platforms currently operating.

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