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Equity Research vs. Investment Banking: Careers, Compensation, Exits, and AI/Automation Risk

Mergers and Inquisitions

People are convinced that financial modeling in equity research is vastly different from investment banking and that research requires different or more specialized skills. The difference is that in IB, this work product is designed to pitch, win, and close deals , while in ER, its more for the standalone analysis of public companies.

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Working Capital Changes & Impact on DCF

Wizenius

Working capital refers to the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities and is a measure of the operational liquidity required to fund day-to-day operations. Impact of Working Capital on Cash Flows: Changes in working capital can affect the cash flows used in the DCF analysis.

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Power-Up Your Resume: Essential Investment Banking Keywords

Wizenius

In the highly competitive field of investment banking, a well-crafted resume can be the key to landing coveted interview opportunities. In this blog post, we will highlight five essential keywords that you should incorporate into your resume to increase your chances of getting those sought-after investment banking interview calls.

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Determining Discount Rate for Companies with Negative Initial Cash Flows and Future Growth

Wizenius

Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC): Calculate the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC), which represents the average rate of return required by the company's investors. The WACC considers the cost of debt and equity financing and reflects the risk associated with the company's capital structure.

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M&A Blog #15 – valuation (tools and data preparation)

Francine Way

Access to credible sources of information such as SEC EDGAR database , Treasury.gov , OECD GDP Forecast , Mergent Online, S&P Capital IQ, Hoovers, ValueLine, Yahoo Finance , MarketWatch , and Damodaran Online. Information listed in the DCF analysis: See the items listed under DCF above.

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Understanding the Impact of Interest Rates on Private Equity and Business Valuations

Focus Investment Banking

The Role of Interest Rates in Private Equity Investments: Interest rates, set by central banks, are a critical factor in the economy, influencing the cost of borrowing money. For private equity (PE) groups, these rates determine the cost of capital, which is essential for their investment strategies.

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Evaluating Asset Management Companies: Key Metrics and Methodologies

MergersCorp M&A International

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis: A DCF model is often used to estimate the intrinsic value of the company based on projected future cash flows. Brand Reputation and Market Position: The brand’s reputation can significantly impact its ability to raise capital.