Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 29, 2024

Corporate finance” is a broad term that could refer to anything from managing a company’s internal budget (e.g., You can win PF roles right out of undergrad, but recruiting for undergrads and recent graduates is less common and structured than in fields like investment banking, corporate banking, or wealth management.

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Corporate Finance Financial Modeling Financial Models Finance 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Almost all conversations about buy-side roles eventually turn to multi-manager hedge funds , also known as “pod shops.” Multi-manager hedge funds promise investors solid risk-adjusted returns with low volatility; no matter what the broader market does, you’ll make money if you invest in them.

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Funds Management Recruitment Portfolio 104

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 10, 2024

If you want to read angry comments and long threads with plenty of insults, you can’t go wrong with the wealth management vs. investment banking debate. It’s one area where people on both sides tend to talk past each other : Bankers say that wealth management roles pay less, offer less interesting work, and lack good exit opportunities.

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Investment Banking Management Bank Banking 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Over time, many traditional growth equity firms have shifted to the “growth buyout” category as their assets under management have grown. Financial Modeling: Like private equity, 3-statement models are common, as are valuations and DCF models , but LBO models are less common since not all deals use debt.

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Private Equity Equities Capital Portfolio 105

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. Let’s explore the key steps involved in navigating M&A valuations.

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M&A Valuation Utilities Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 19, 2023

Most hedge funds use leverage, short-selling, derivatives, and other strategies to manage their risk, but some non-hedge funds also use them. And if you are interested in this strategy, should you even target hedge funds, or would a long-only asset management firm be better?

Funds 52

Funds Asset Management Management Equities 52

iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) : A more theoretical approach, used less frequently in lower middle-market deals due to its complexity and sensitivity to assumptions. Build a strong management team : Buyers want to see a business that can operate without the founder.

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