Peak Frameworks

MAY 2, 2024

If you're interested in breaking into finance, check out our Private Equity Course and Investment Banking Course , which help thousands of candidates land top jobs every year. Valuation Techniques: Employing discounted cash flow (DCF) and comparative analysis to ascertain the target’s value.

Mergers 52

Mergers Mergers and Acquisitions Financial Analysis Discounted Cash Flow 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Growth Equity Definition: In traditional growth equity, firms invest minority stakes in companies with proven business models that need the capital to expand; some firms also use “growth buyout” strategies, which are like traditional leveraged buyouts but with higher growth potential. You could keep going and add plenty of names.

Private Equity 105

Private Equity Equities Capital Portfolio 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 29, 2024

Project Finance Definition: “Project Finance” refers to acquisitions, debt/equity financings, and new developments of capital-intensive infrastructure assets that provide essential utilities and services. in FP&A roles ) to advising clients on M&A deals in investment banking.

Corporate Finance 59

Corporate Finance Financial Modeling Financial Models Finance 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 6, 2023

So, expect a lot of quarterly financial projections , quick public comps , and simple DCF models linked to specific catalysts. If you’re a more experienced candidate, investment banking is a great background for these multi-managers , but many people also get in from equity research and sales & trading backgrounds.

Funds 104

Funds Management Recruitment Portfolio 104

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 19, 2023

I’ll answer both questions here, but I want to start with a few definitions: What is a Long-Only Hedge Fund? Think: a deep review of companies’ financial statements, 3-statement models , and DCF-based valuations. For example, a long-only hedge fund might do a deep dive into one company, acquire a 10% stake, and hold it for 5 years.

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Funds Asset Management Management Equities 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Before delving into these nuances, we should take a step back and define the sector: Definitions: What is a Healthcare Private Equity Firm? This definition excludes life sciences and biopharmaceutical companies because they differ greatly from service and device companies. That said, there is far more healthcare PE activity in the U.S.

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Healthcare Equities Middle Market 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 5, 2023

I’ll address all these points here and cover the advantages and disadvantages of SWFs, but let’s start with the definitions and overview: What Are Sovereign Wealth Funds? So, your best option in most cases is to gain traditional investment banking or private equity experience and use that to move in.

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Recruitment Funds Private Equity Investment 59