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. As usual, the truth is somewhere in between. appeared first on Mergers & Inquisitions.

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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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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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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. Why Retainer Fees? Rolling Retainer Ongoing payments for continuous services.

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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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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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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

MAY 24, 2023

Here’s how these strategies compare on the “trading vs. private equity” spectrum: The big selling point of the “middle” strategies – special situations and distressed – is that their returns are relatively uncorrelated with the overall market , and they have greater potential upside than something like merger arbitrage.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 19, 2023

More differences emerge when you compare long-only hedge funds to long-only asset management: Investment Analysis and Financial Modeling You complete similar analyses and financial models at any “fundamental” firm ( long/short equity , long-only, activist , event-driven , etc.).

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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? In most of the world, healthcare is either government-run or a mixed public/private sector. Are there many private healthcare companies for PE firms to acquire?

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Per FTI Consulting , solar, wind, and “portfolio” (mixed asset) deals account for 60% of renewable M&A activity in the U.S.: Renewable Energy Accounting, Valuation, and Financial Modeling For the most part, very little is “new” here. What Do You Do as an Analyst or Associate?

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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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