Eyes on the exit: Selling PE portfolio companies in complex markets
JD Supra: Mergers
MARCH 19, 2025
By: White & Case LLP
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JD Supra: Mergers
MARCH 19, 2025
By: White & Case LLP
How2Exit
NOVEMBER 12, 2023
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Mergers and Inquisitions
JANUARY 22, 2025
We sometimes get questions about why we dont offer an equity research course. People are convinced that financial modeling in equity research is vastly different from investment banking and that research requires different or more specialized skills. IB is all about deals , while ER is all about coverage.
TechCrunch: M&A
MAY 8, 2023
First, it is snapping up Blinkist , a startup out of Berlin that had built a platform to discover and read abbreviated versions of longer non-fiction books — “Blinks” that typically take no more than 15 minutes to read or listen to. Seim is far from concerned about this, though. Key insights have always been a commodity.”
Francine Way
JULY 13, 2017
Building the proforma income statement, proforma balance sheet, and Free Cash Flow to Firm (FCFF). Calculating cost of debt, cost of equity, and weighted average cost of capital (WACC). Calculating the Equity Value and the per-share Equity Value - this number would serve as the base case share price valuation.
The TRADE
MAY 14, 2024
Nasdaq’s Nordic and Baltic equity offering, QuoteView, will be made available through Nasdaq Data Link this month, covering primary venues and MTFs in the region across equities, mutual funds and ETFs. The offering, which is powered by BMLL, provides T+1 consolidated best bid and offer (CBBO) data for Nordic and Baltic equity markets.
The TRADE
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The new offering combines LSEGs pricing services with Yield Book analytics to create pricing information for around 2.9 The combination of Yield Books trusted, in-depth analytics and LSEGs expertise in evaluated pricing delivers a robust and comprehensive suite of tools to empower clients, said Emily Prince, group head of analytics at LSEG.
How2Exit
MAY 20, 2024
Barnett is also an accomplished author with multiple books on topics related to investing in local businesses, franchising, and buy-sell strategies, with his latest book set to release in the fall. rn rn rn Minority equity holders in small businesses may face significant risks without majority control.
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. The Lateral Process The biggest piece of advice I have for current banking analysts looking to lateral is to actively build your network.
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. The major steps of LBO are: Building the Sources and Uses tables. Building a proforma balance sheet. Building a historical 3-statement model and a debt-interest schedule.
Beyond M&A
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
A Distinctive Voice in the Startup Literature Having had the privilege of delving into countless books on technology, startups, and the philosophy of problem-solving, it’s rare that one resonates deeply and prompts changes to the way you think about product development.
How2Exit
JUNE 16, 2024
E222: Paul Neal Discusses Wealth Building by Owning Business Property - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Paul Neal is a seasoned financial strategist and real estate finance expert with a background in engineering. He is the author of "Unleash Your Business: Unlock Wealth, Autonomy, and Control by Buying Your Building and Firing Your Landlords."
How2Exit
OCTOBER 2, 2023
With a background in finance and private equity, Codie has closed hundreds of deals and built a portfolio of 26 businesses. She highlights the ease of buying profits compared to building them and encourages listeners to work smarter, not harder. rn rn Quotes: rn rn "Easier to buy profits than it is to build them."
Francine Way
JULY 12, 2017
Build proforma income statement and balance sheet. Calculate cost of debt, cost of equity, and weighted average cost of capital (WACC). Determine the year-by-year future non-equity claims from the latest 10-K, especially those that will occur during the forecast horizon, and their combined present value.
How2Exit
MAY 22, 2023
Walker Diebold, bestselling author of “Buy Then Build: How to Acquisitions Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game,” experienced the stock market firsthand as a stockbroker and learned valuable lessons from his experiences. In 2018, Walker released his book “By Then Build” which was inspired by this idea.
How2Exit
JUNE 20, 2023
Mentor Nick Bradley Nick Doesn't Tweet Nick Bradley @TheNickBradley Nick Bradley is a world-renowned author, speaker, and business growth expert, who works with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors to build, scale and sell high-value companies. Host of the #1 Business Podcast in the UK "Scale Up With Nick Bradley".
The TRADE
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Our post-trade business is in the early phase of its next stage of growth, helping financial institutions manage risk and improve capital efficiency across the whole trading book.” LSEG labelled 2023 an “outstanding” year for post-trade, having seen significant strategic progress. In capital markets, the 6.1% respectively.
Wall Street Mojo
JANUARY 18, 2024
It may also be stated as a statement of the total debit and credit balances extracted from the various accounts in the ledger to examine the mathematical exactness of the books. At the end of every accounting period the accounting books are to be closed and preparing the trial balance is the first step towards it.
How2Exit
MAY 20, 2024
Carl has a storied background, including work with giants like GE and Hewlett Packard, and an impressive stint in private equity. He actively invests in and funds student deals through his private equity fund. He has bought and currently owns roughly 30 companies and has coached nearly 30,000 students worldwide.
How2Exit
APRIL 2, 2024
He is an alumnus of UC Berkeley and previously worked at Industry Ventures, a venture capital and private equity firm. He also authored a book, "Grit It Done," and is committed to helping others achieve their American dream of business ownership. rn rn rn "What gets focused gets done."
The TRADE
AUGUST 1, 2023
The players that now dominate in the EMEA equities space are typically larger and have roots that stretch across the Atlantic due to tricky market conditions that have made economies of scale and the ability to internalise risk increasingly essential. “If Goldman Sachs’ equities revenues globally had fallen from $3.24
How2Exit
JULY 23, 2023
He emphasizes the need to avoid spreading oneself too thin and instead concentrate on building expertise in a specific area. This approach builds trust and fosters a positive relationship between the buyer and seller, increasing the likelihood of a successful transaction.
How2Exit
MARCH 22, 2023
His advice is to start small and build up to bigger returns. This way, entrepreneurs can build up their resources and make sure they have the financial security they need before jumping into bigger deals. By starting small and building up to bigger returns, entrepreneurs can get the experience they need to succeed in the long run.
The Deal
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
In his time at Bain, a Boston-based private equity sponsor, he had seen the evolution of multistrategy credit businesses at sponsors, and he believed there was an opportunity to provide outside counsel on credit deals, which often evolve quickly. A transaction may start as a debt deal and end up as a hybrid or equity deal, Ramanathan said.
How2Exit
MAY 2, 2023
This means that businesses have to rely on other sources of financing, such as equity or debt, in order to finance an acquisition. Additionally, offering employees equity in the new business can be a great incentive to stay with the company. This will help to build trust between the employees and the new owner.
The TRADE
AUGUST 29, 2024
Buy-side book-building platform Appital has moved to expand its pre-trade price discovery capabilities to allow for greater natural liquidity amongst its buy-side clients. Traders and portfolio managers can also access exposure to liquidity events in relevant equities meeting their minimum ADC or pricing thresholds.
Growth Business
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Most exciting tech companies in Manchester This list collates the best in the city based on equity raised, turnover growth year-on-year and impact in their respective fields. #1 The start-up has developed a free app containing a user’s health records and DNA genetic reports, from which you can book GP appointments and order NHS prescriptions.
The TRADE
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Mortimore previously worked for Citi for almost 15 years (before departing in 2016), where he worked on building out the first iteration of the rates algo trading offering both in North America and EMEA. Zain Nizami, global head of cash equity trading, will also join ESMF as well as having oversight of CRB risk.
Presser & Co
MAY 8, 2023
What’s more, sellers: who delayed the preparation of a 3-way model, who didn’t get it quite right, whose model didn’t balance (remember assets = liabilities + shareholders equity), whose model broke when attempting to update it with new trading data, received lower bids. BeeReadi In response, Presser & Co launched BeeReadi.
The TRADE
AUGUST 4, 2023
These were offset partially by declines in North American equities, Europe and Asia Pacific and futures business segments. Cboe Global Markets did, however, experience declines in revenues among its North American equities, Europe and Asia Pacific, and futures business segments, albeit by single digit percentages.
Growth Business
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
In May 2023, engineering firm Dyson also announced plans to build a £100 million R&D hub in the city to be home to hundreds of software and AI engineers. The company was founded in 2016 and has raised over £30 million in equity investment since then. #2 million in equity investment to date. #6 million to date. #7
How2Exit
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
You must be willing to explore different sources for deals, build relationships within your industry or niche, and reach out directly to business owners. Empathy involves understanding the other party’s perspective, building rapport, and using effective communication. Using effective communication is also important.
Peak Frameworks
MAY 17, 2023
Additionally, if you’re interested in refining your Excel skills and recruiting for private equity, you should check out our , Private Equity Course. For example, in 2013, JPMorgan used VBA to build a custom model to forecast loan losses, which helped them save time and improve accuracy.
Presser & Co
MAY 8, 2023
What’s more, sellers: who delayed the preparation of a 3-way model, who didn’t get it quite right, whose model didn’t balance (remember assets = liabilities + shareholders equity), whose model broke when attempting to update it with new trading data, received lower bids. BeeReadi In response, Presser & Co launched BeeReadi.
The TRADE
OCTOBER 26, 2023
The move has opened up swathes of synergy opportunities for the pure fixed income asset manager, with its traders now working directly alongside RBC BlueBay Asset Management’s equities desk. It’s not building up over weeks and weeks. Convertible bonds are a hybrid of bonds and equities. We have to act quickly on them.
The Deal
JULY 18, 2023
.” It’s not completely philosophical, of course — Salas O’Brien’s targets almost always roll equity into the deal to join the company’s thousands of other employee owners. “Companies were looking to join us, but they couldn’t roll equity,” Anderson explained.
How2Exit
OCTOBER 3, 2022
They join cloud services, mobile, SaaS, and data as the most sought among private equity and strategic buyers. For all buyers, they have three choices relating to IP: Buy, build, or partner. While it takes years to build a strong brand, any damage to your MSP’s brand lives ad infinitum on the internet. (PS:
Mergers and Inquisitions
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
OK Reasons” to Do It 1) You Get Forced Out of Your Company But Want to Remain in the Industry 2) You Need to Gain Credibility or Build a Wider Network 3) You May Not “Need” an MBA to Change Careers, But It Could Improve Your Odds Is an MBA Worth It? no pre-MBA finance experience to private equity ).
Peak Frameworks
MAY 8, 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. Salvage Value Role: Acts as a threshold that depreciation cannot reduce the book value of the asset below. What is Salvage Value?
How2Exit
MARCH 27, 2023
He was also able to draw on his experience and the experiences of his colleagues to help guide Mert Deshery, his co-author of the book Exit Right, through the exit process. This conversation is important because it helps build alignment among the parties involved and allows everyone to understand what the company is trying to optimize for.
IBG
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
That is especially true when the buyer is a private equity group or other type of “financial” buyer, which is the case in seven out of 10 deals that we have closed over the last several years. Strengthen your ratios: working capital, debt-to-equity, “quick,” price-to-earnings, return on equity, etc.
Mergers and Inquisitions
JANUARY 10, 2024
By contrast, investment banking is more about advising companies on transactions such as M&A deals , equity and debt deals , and restructuring. The first few years are very tough because you start from nothing – but if you build a decent book, the job gets easier since you’ll have consistent revenue from long-term clients.
How2Exit
DECEMBER 18, 2023
rn The importance of deal sourcing and building a network of business brokers and investment bankers. Despite not having a formal business education, he immersed himself in personal finance books and stumbled upon the concept of leveraged buyouts. rn The role of independent sponsors in structuring deals and attracting capital.
Growth Business
AUGUST 3, 2023
Pre-seed funding is there to build the foundations of your business before you move on to your subsequent funding rounds. It can give you a boost to develop early-stage versions of your product and/or build your team, as well as giving you some steer with the strategy in your firm’s infancy. “I How much could I raise?
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