Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

When you hear the words “healthcare private equity,” two thoughts probably come to mind: Wait a minute, isn’t healthcare a risky/growth-oriented sector? In most of the world, healthcare is either government-run or a mixed public/private sector. Are there many private healthcare companies for PE firms to acquire?

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Healthcare Equities Middle Market 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 22, 2025

People are convinced that financial modeling in equity research is vastly different from investment banking and that research requires different or more specialized skills. So, for example, quarterly financial models are more common in equity research, as are detailed bottoms-up models used in initiating coverage reports.

Investment Banking 64

Investment Banking Equities Bank Banking 64

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 provide a simple and effective way to compare companies within the same industry.

M&A 52

M&A Valuation Utilities Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Growth equity firms could invest in any industry but tend to be skewed toward technology and TMT , with some exposure to consumer/retail , healthcare , and financial services. The main risk factor in deals is executing the growth plan, not default risk due to debt (PE) or product/market risk (VC).

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.). hiring MDs to analyze biotech companies).

Funds 52

Funds Asset Management Management Equities 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 19, 2023

If you have an engineering background, you might get hired for your ability to read and interpret technical analyses such as feasibility reports and help bankers incorporate them into financial model assumptions. Valuation , such as the different multiples used for mining companies and the NAV model in place of the DCF (see below).

Investment Banking 52

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 52