Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 19, 2023

When you hear the term “long-only hedge funds,” your first thought might be: “How can a hedge fund hold only long positions? Doesn’t that contradict the term ‘hedge fund’? Why would investors pay high fees for what is effectively a mutual fund?” These are all good questions.

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MergersCorp M&A International

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

A common approach to valuation is to consider the fee structure: AMCs may charge a percentage of AUM (often ranging from 0.5% Valuation Methods When it comes to the actual valuation, several methods can be employed: Comparable Company Analysis (Comps): This method involves comparing the AMC to similar firms in the industry.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Some argue that GE offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to fund innovation and growth – as in venture capital – plus the ability to limit downside risk and invest in proven companies – as in private equity. Many of these firms use debt to fund deals, and they complete bolt-on acquisitions for portfolio companies.

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Wizenius

JUNE 5, 2023

Valuations: Demonstrate your expertise in valuations, as it is a fundamental skill for investment banking professionals. Highlight your experience in performing company valuations using various methods, such as discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, comparable company analysis, or precedent transactions.

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Peak Frameworks

JUNE 7, 2023

The Role of CFO in Financial Analysis and Decision-Making CFO is a critical metric in various financial analyses: Capital Budgeting - Companies often use CFO to determine whether they can fund new projects without external financing.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Technical Questions – You could get standard questions about accounting and valuation or VC-specific questions about cap tables, key metrics in your industry, or how to value startups. Q: Why not private equity, growth equity, hedge funds, or entrepreneurship? Q: Tell me about the current IPO, M&A, and VC funding markets.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Mispriced Companies and Assets – Some mature healthcare firms trade at low valuation multiples , often because the market misunderstands their contracts, revenue, or track record. PE firms view these companies as especially appealing since low multiples mean they can use higher debt percentages to fund the acquisitions.

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Wizenius

JULY 30, 2023

Lets see how this works Most of the variations of Financial models in investment banking mostly revolve around 1) DCF 2) M&A 3) LBO 4) Comparable & Transaction Comps Idea Bank - From Scratch to Template: Build a comprehensive version of each of the above varieties of financial models from scratch.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 20, 2023

You probably won’t be able to get a “real” IB internship, but you can find some good alternatives: Search fund internships. Big 4 or independent valuation firm internships. You should also start learning the technical side (accounting, valuation, and basic M&A and LBO concepts) and begin networking with alumni.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 19, 2023

Valuation , such as the different multiples used for mining companies and the NAV model in place of the DCF (see below). Valuation – Since many people perceive gold as a stable, irreplaceable store of value, gold miners often trade at higher multiples than base metal miners (see the examples below).

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Note that while Leveraged Finance is technically in “capital markets,” it is closer to groups like M&A because most of the work relates to funding for acquisitions and leveraged buyouts. If you want a long-term finance career (stay in banking or switch to private equity, corporate development, hedge funds, etc.),

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Cooley M&A

JULY 9, 2021

Selected Appraisal Decisions Since Aruba Using Valuation Method Other than Deal Price. Case Name Difference from Deal Price (%) Court’s Valuation Method Noteworthy Aspects of Sales Process / Target Status Jarden Corporation (VC Slights – Del.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 22, 2025

At the junior levels , entry-level professionals in both fields spend a lot of time in Excel working on models, valuations, and documents such as equity research reports and investment banking pitch books. public markets roles ( hedge funds , asset management , etc.), consolidation accounting , lease accounting , etc.).

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 5, 2025

If you had to pick a single industry that could be interesting to every hedge fund investing in individual companies, it might be biotech. Of course, biotech is not an official hedge fund strategy. Example Biotech Trades What Makes Biotech Hedge Funds Different? also find their way into the industry. And What Do They Do?

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Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Reference any deals you’ve worked on that required analysis of these points and talk about how they affected the valuation or client’s decisions (this is more grounded than just saying, “I like high-growth companies!”). Notice how “price” and valuation are not on this list. Q: Why growth equity?

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