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The Rise of Convertible Debt: An Alternative Source of Funding for Chinese Issuers

JD Supra: Mergers

In the ever-evolving world of corporate finance, one trend that has been gaining significant momentum is the increased issuance of convertible debt by Chinese issuers. Over the past few months, Chinese technology companies including JD.com, Lenovo, Alibaba and Trip.com have collectively issued convertible bonds totalling US$10.5

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Corporate Finance Jobs: Cozy Careers, But Bad “Plan B” Options

Mergers and Inquisitions

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. In my view, corporate finance jobs are not ideal “stepping stone roles.”

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Distressed Debt Hedge Funds: How to Become a Vulture Capitalist

Mergers and Inquisitions

Ask anyone interested in distressed debt hedge funds for “the pitch,” and they’ll probably mention one of the following: “It’s like long/short equity or credit , but more interesting!” Distressed debt investing offers advantages over other hedge fund strategies , but the marketing often oversells the benefits.

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Project Finance vs. Corporate Finance: Careers, Recruiting, Financial Modeling, and More

Mergers and Inquisitions

With the craze over renewable energy and infrastructure over the past few years, we’ve received more and more questions about Project Finance vs. Corporate Finance. And yes, coincidentally, we have a new Project Finance & Infrastructure Modeling course.

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Understanding the Tax Shield in Corporate Finance

Wizenius

Tax shield refers to the reduction in taxable income that results from taking advantage of allowable deductions, such as interest expenses on debt. This means that a company can reduce their taxable income by deducting the interest payments made on their debt from their taxable income. million, resulting in a lower tax bill.

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Periculum Completes Senior Debt Placement for Morgan Foods, Inc.

Periculum Capital

Periculum Capital Company, LLC (“Periculum”) is pleased to announce it has completed a senior debt placement for Morgan Foods, Inc. The debt placement, structured as a working capital revolver and term loan, allowed the Company to refinance its existing debt and fund future growth. Morgan” or the “Company”).

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Ownership Transfer Issues in the Sale of Professional Services Firms

Focus Investment Banking

The younger partners were presented with a dilemma: They could each increase their stakes in the business and collectively control it but would have to take on—and be personally liable for—the $25 million in debt. It would take years before the debt could be paid down. What would happen if there was a downturn in their industry?