Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 4, 2024

But this started changing in the 2010s and early 2020s as team values skyrocketed and billionaires, sovereign wealth funds , and sports private equity firms all jumped into the sector. Regulations – Does the league allow private equity or other financial sponsor ownership? What is Sports Investment Banking? Can teams carry debt?

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Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Corporate finance jobs at normal companies are bad … …if you’re using them to break into a deal-based field, such as investment banking , private equity , or venture capital , or as a “Plan B” if you interview around but do not get into one of these. What Are Corporate Finance Jobs?

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Corporate Finance Finance Finance Corporation 105

OfficeHours

MAY 24, 2023

Building a Strong Understanding of Financial Concepts In order to pass the interview process, it is important to develop a solid understanding of financial concepts, including financial analysis, valuation techniques, financial modeling, and corporate finance. investment banking, private equity , VC, etc.)

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Investment Investment Banking Finance Finance 147

Wizenius

JUNE 25, 2023

The WACC considers the cost of debt and equity financing and reflects the risk associated with the company's capital structure. Additionally, consulting with industry experts, financial advisors, or utilizing established valuation methodologies can provide further insights into determining an appropriate discount rate.

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Financial Modeling Financial Models Investment Banking DCF Analysis 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 26, 2023

But over the years, they morphed into a well-known topic and then a commonly derided topic – as many people argue that search fund experience is worthless, while others claim it’s “just as good” as working in banking or private equity. The post The Search Fund Internship: Perfect Pathway into Investment Banking and Private Equity Roles?

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Private Equity Investment Banking Funds Equities 52

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

While they're seen in numerous sectors, their significance shines particularly in investment banking , private equity, and corporate finance. Clients often pay lawyers, accountants, and consultants a retainer fee in order to retain their services. A retainer fee is money paid to ensure that a professional will provide services to you.

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Finance Finance Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity 52

Software Equity Group

OCTOBER 25, 2023

COGS is a key metric private equity investors and strategic buyers use to evaluate companies. LEARN MORE: Understanding the SaaS Financial Model: Key Concepts and Methods Common COGS expense line items for software companies include: Hosting expenses to deliver the actual software. This includes their salaries.

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Profitability Professional Services Business IT 95

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 19, 2023

If you’re interested in long-only hedge funds, you should ask a different set of questions: Do these long-only funds offer any advantages over strategies like long/short equity ? Theoretically, an equity fund could be long-only and manage its risk by buying stocks that are negatively correlated with the market.

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Funds Asset Management Management Equities 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 24, 2023

Event-Driven Hedge Funds Definition: Event-driven hedge funds bet on specific corporate actions, such as M&A deals, divestitures, spin-offs, bankruptcies, and business reorganizations, and they profit based on changes in the value of a company’s debt or equity after the action.

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Funds Investors Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers 64

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Financial Modeling or Python / Data Science / AI: Starting in 2024, you must complete a “Practical Skill Module” on one of these topics for Levels I and II of the exam. Complete an Excel or financial modeling course or the most relevant parts of one (see our 10- and 20-hour study plans ).

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 12, 2023

In regions like London and Hong Kong , ACs are used for investment banking , sales & trading , and other areas at banks and consulting firms. Read about a company and draft a report , similar to an equity research report , describing its key risks, opportunities, and current valuation. Should our bank onboard Company Q as a client?

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Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 64

How2Exit

APRIL 10, 2023

Concept 2: Raise Money Compliantly Raise.com is a consultancy and licensing firm that helps their clients to raise capital for their businesses. They also help their clients to talk to lenders for the debt portion of the deal and to talk to private equity firms to see what their criteria is.

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Devensoft

AUGUST 22, 2023

The Enterprise Value Calculator: An Overview The Enterprise Value Calculator is a sophisticated tool designed to assess the true value of a company by considering its financial performance, market position, and growth potential. This holistic approach to valuation provides a more accurate representation of a company’s overall worth.

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M&A Valuation Utilities Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

When you hear the words “healthcare private equity,” two thoughts probably come to mind: Wait a minute, isn’t healthcare a risky/growth-oriented sector? Before delving into these nuances, we should take a step back and define the sector: Definitions: What is a Healthcare Private Equity Firm? Why do PE firms operate there?

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Private Equity Healthcare Equities Middle Market 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Renewable Energy Investment Banking Definition: In renewable energy investment banking, bankers advise companies in the solar, wind, biofuel, storage, battery, smart grid, electric vehicle, hydrogen, hydroelectric, and carbon capture verticals on equity and debt issuances, asset deals, and mergers and acquisitions.

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Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 59

Beyond M&A

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Case Study: When Engineering Becomes a Liability The company had already received its first tranche of Private Equity investment. Not the worst I’ve seen which was 198 competing epics which was really down to poor record keeping and project management) This was an easy one for a consultant (or Gordon Ramsay): simplify the menu.

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