Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Better transition roles for moving into IB/PE/related fields are corporate banking , Big 4 TS/TAS/valuation , credit analysis , or even commercial real estate or management consulting. You may have more options in certain groups, such as Treasury. What Are Corporate Finance Jobs?

Corporate Finance 105

Corporate Finance Finance Finance Corporation 105

Wizenius

AUGUST 16, 2023

This stage requires mastering valuation techniques, conducting thorough market research, and engaging in insightful discussions with management teams to unearth the true potential of the company. This stage may also entail consultation with subject matter experts like geologists or engineers, particularly for sectors like Oil & Gas.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Equities Investment Banking Financial Modeling 52

Software Equity Group

OCTOBER 25, 2023

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 the employees’ assigned implementation, consulting, data migration, and training duties. This includes their salaries.

Profitability 95

Profitability Professional Services Business IT 95

Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 15, 2024

In case of ambiguity, a tax professional should be consulted to avoid any miss in tax compliance as there are fines and penalties for tax defaulters. Unlock the art of financial modeling and valuation with a comprehensive course covering McDonald’s forecast methodologies, advanced valuation techniques, and financial statements.

Accountant 52

Accountant Profitability Financial Modeling Financial Models 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Valuations are high, the returns depend on future growth, and deals are for primary capital , i.e., new cash the business needs. Growth equity offered a compromise: Modeling and deal work, networking, and shorter hours than most PE roles. There’s usually a long list of previous VC investors as well.

Private Equity 105

Private Equity Equities Capital Portfolio 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 24, 2023

They have their investment thesis and valuation, and the earnings announcement is the event that unlocks value… …but this is not what “event-driven” means in most cases. But if we’re wrong, and the spin-off doesn’t happen or gets done at a lower valuation, the parent company’s share price would fall by only 10%.”

Funds 64

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 ).

CFA 59

CFA Investment Banking Bank Banking 59

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. Complete a modeling test , such as a simple merger model , the Enterprise Value bridge calculation , valuation multiples, or credit stats and ratios in different scenarios.

Investment Banking 64

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 64

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.). hiring MDs to analyze biotech companies).

Funds 52

Funds Asset Management Management Equities 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Operating metrics and valuation multiples , especially for the assets and companies that are the most different (see below). Per FTI Consulting , solar, wind, and “portfolio” (mixed asset) deals account for 60% of renewable M&A activity in the U.S.: A recent deal in the sector, ideally one your target bank has advised on.

Investment Banking 59

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Pharmacies are closer to retail companies; nursing facilities are like REITs or real estate; small physicians’ practices are like consulting firms; and HCIT companies could be more like software or IT services firms. Areas like healthcare services and medical devices are fairly generalist and follow standard accounting and valuation.

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Healthcare Equities Middle Market 59

Lake Country Advisors

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Trade secrets, financial models, and operational methods are critical assets that must remain protected to preserve market advantages. Public awareness of the sale might create a perception of distress, even for a thriving business, lowering valuations. This step prevents unauthorized disclosures from the outset.

Broker 72

Broker Sale Business Securities 72