Wizenius

JUNE 25, 2023

Adjustments for Negative Cash Flows: Incorporate adjustments in the DCF analysis to account for the negative cash flows in the initial years. Additionally, consulting with industry experts, financial advisors, or utilizing established valuation methodologies can provide further insights into determining an appropriate discount rate.

Financial Models 52

Financial Models Financial Modeling Investment Banking DCF Analysis 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 26, 2023

There are two main reasons to do a search fund internship: As an undergraduate, it gives you highly relevant experience that will be useful when you apply for investment banking internships. And you need early experience to get internships that convert into full-time offers at large banks. Why Do a Search Fund Internship?

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Investment Banking Funds Equities 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 3, 2023

When I started offering financial modeling training , I never expected to get questions about a methodology like the Dividend Discount Model (DDM). But people who aim for investment banking roles are very much into those bells and whistles, so questions about the DDM and other “exotic” methodologies began rolling in.

Valuation 64

Valuation DCF Debt Financial Modeling 64

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

DECEMBER 6, 2023

You might think that as a Hedge Fund Analyst , you’ll do deep market research, speak with counterparties, suppliers, and customers, and build detailed financial models to support your views… …and you would do those things if you were at a single-manager hedge fund. What Do You Do as a Multi-Manager Hedge Fund Analyst?

Funds 104

Funds Management Recruitment Portfolio 104

Devensoft

AUGUST 22, 2023

Financial Modeling Software: Advanced financial modeling software, like Microsoft Excel with specialized add-ins or dedicated financial modeling tools, allows for complex enterprise value calculations. They reflect the time value of money and the risks associated with the investment.

M&A 52

M&A Valuation Utilities Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Let’s run down the average tasks an Analyst or Associate completes each day at a “Late-Stage VC” firm to demonstrate this: Sourcing: As in VC careers, there’s a lot of emphasis on “sourcing” or finding new companies to invest in (read: cold calling and emailing). Also, you can get in more easily from a middle-market or boutique bank.

Private Equity 105

Private Equity Equities Capital Portfolio 105

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.).

Funds 52

Funds Asset Management Management Equities 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

For more on this, please see our healthcare investment banking article. In terms of mobility , you could easily join a healthcare investment banking team , move to a portfolio company in a corporate development role, or potentially even move into venture capital if you’ve had some life sciences exposure. in biology.

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Healthcare Equities Middle Market 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 5, 2023

Depth of Work – Traditional PE/HF: You’ll spend time doing market research, meeting management teams/customers/competitors, and building detailed financial models for any deal that moves past your quick screening. The approval process might take longer (say, 2-3 months rather than 1 month) because more people need to weigh in.

Recruitment 59

Recruitment Funds Private Equity Investment 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 19, 2023

Metals & mining investment banking used to be a “sleepy” group. But let’s forget about the children temporarily and focus on the verticals, the drivers, deal examples, and the exit opportunities if you escape from the underground mines: What Is Metals & Mining Investment Banking?

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 52