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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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Event-Driven Hedge Funds: The Best Home for Bankers Turned Investors?

Mergers and Inquisitions

Event-driven hedge funds” is one of the more confusing labels in finance. Part of the issue is that many different strategies fall within the “event-driven” category: merger arbitrage , activist investing , distressed investing, special situations, and more. By contrast, an event-driven fund would never bet on such a situation.

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Why Your Company Needs a Business Valuation, Even if You Are Not Preparing to Sell

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

You may have heard the term “business valuation” in the context of selling a company. But a business valuation is much more than a tool to assess how much a buyer might pay for the company you have spent years building. At any stage of your business’ lifecycle, a valuation can create a competitive advantage.

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Highlights From the 2022 Berkeley Fall Forum on Corporate Governance

Cooley M&A

On November 8 and 9, Cooley and the Berkeley Center for Law and Business presented the 2022 Berkeley Fall Forum on Corporate Governance. Cooley partners Jamie Leigh and Steve Tonsfeldt co-hosted the event with professor Stavros Gadinis of Berkeley Law. Recordings of these sessions are available to view on demand here.

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The Path to Success: How to Become an Investment Banker

OfficeHours

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. Are you preparing for the buyside?

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Past Event: SPACs: The Next Gen IPO or Just a Fad?

Cooley M&A

A SPAC, or “blank check company,” is a corporate vehicle created for the sole purpose of acquiring an existing private company and taking it public within a specified time frame. Direct listings were simply a liquidity event for private investors and employee shareholders until the summer of 2020. What’s Driving the Interest in SPACs.

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Unveiling the Secrets of Main Street M&A: Insider Tips from M&A Veteran Carl Allen

How2Exit

Carl later transitioned from billion-dollar corporate deals to acquiring and selling smaller businesses, marking a shift towards Main Street M&A. rn Key Takeaways: rn rn rn The transition from corporate to Main Street M&A involves a significant emphasis on seller psychology and building rapport with business owners.

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