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?

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 5, 2023

Trade Surpluses – Some countries, like Singapore, are not rich in commodities but serve as trade hubs and generate significant revenue from these activities. Others operate more like funds of funds and delegate much of the investing process to private equity firms, hedge funds, and other asset managers. If you are a U.S.

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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.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Many firms put capital markets groups within “Investment Banking,” but some include it within Sales & Trading or “Global Markets.” Specifically, private equity is not feasible from most ECM or DCM teams, hedge funds are also challenging, venture capital is a stretch, and you won’t have the right skills for corporate development.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 10, 2024

You will very rarely get exposed to the type of financial modeling that bankers complete: 3-statement models , DCF models , M&A models , LBO models , and so on. You might have a shot at sales & trading if you’ve had experience with relevant products, such as FX hedges for international clients, but even that is a stretch.

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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

JULY 19, 2023

But if you consider long-only or “long-biased” funds, the liquidity and Beta are often higher: A fund that holds only stocks can easily sell them, and the lack of short positions makes it easier to unwind trades. Think: a deep review of companies’ financial statements, 3-statement models , and DCF-based valuations. lower intensity).

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