JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector trends H2 2022 | H1 2023 — Asset/Wealth Management - Sub-sector M&A activity levels soar—market moving deals across wealth management, financial planning, fund management, debt servicing, trust administration, direct lending and private equity funds in the last 12 months.

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Management Private Equity Financial Services Debt 165

OfficeHours

AUGUST 25, 2023

In recent years, private credit has emerged as an important financing source for corporations of all kinds, especially for private equity-owned businesses with high financial leverage. Under this structure, banks typically provide committed financing to buyers (in this case, often private equity firms).

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Debt Finance 130

OfficeHours

AUGUST 9, 2023

To know if the buyside is right for you, let’s start with a textbook understanding of “What is private equity?” Private equity involves investing capital directly into private businesses that are not publicly traded on stock exchanges (that would be a hedge fund). Strategic thinking skills are essential.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Investment Banking Investment 130

Deal Lawyers

JUNE 27, 2024

A recent Womble Bond Dickinson memo says that private equity funds and strategic investors are increasingly interested in taking minority positions in target companies.

Private Equity 113

Private Equity Debt Investment Equities 113

OfficeHours

JUNE 30, 2023

Are you preparing for upcoming private equity interviews? If so, understanding the mechanics of a leveraged buyout is paramount… Paper LBOs are an important part of any private equity interview. To go from equity value to enterprise value, add the net debt (debt minus cash) of the company to equity value.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Debt Recruitment 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Over the past few decades, growth equity (GE) has gone from an afterthought to a major asset class for huge investment firms. 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.

Private Equity 105

Private Equity Equities Capital Portfolio 105

Growth Business

JUNE 29, 2023

The objectives you set for the business will dictate the type of finance you should raise: the two key options being equity (selling shares in your company) and debt (borrowing from a bank or financial institution). If growth and sale are not part of your plan, then an equity raise is not the right choice for you.

Finance 110

Finance Finance Equities Business 110

Beyond M&A

MARCH 7, 2023

As private equity investors, you understand the importance of allocating funds to innovation and growth. That is the time spent on fixing issues, addressing tech debt and keeping the lights on. Maintenance tasks include bug fixes, addressing technical debt, and other tasks required to keep the software running smoothly.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Investors Equities Debt 130

OfficeHours

MAY 16, 2023

Hedge funds are significant players in financial markets given the size of their capital bases and the frequency of their trading. According to a report by Hedge Fund Research, Inc., as of the end of 2020, hedge funds managed approximately $3.6 Hedge funds can take concentrated positions. trillion in assets globally.

Financial Market 130

Financial Market Funds Risk Management Trading 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 15, 2024

Private equity value creation came on my radar a few years ago when I noticed something: Even though traditional PE deal roles were not doing well, “operational” or “value creation” teams still seemed to be recruiting. What Does the Private Equity Value Creation Team Do in Real Life? Why is PE Value Creation Suddenly “Hot”?

Private Equity 105

Private Equity Equities Consulting Recruitment 105

Wizenius

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Leverage Buyouts (LBO) are a strategic financial maneuver where a financial sponsor, typically a private equity firm, acquires a target company by utilizing a substantial amount of debt alongside a smaller portion of equity. In an LBO scenario, both debt and equity investors commit capital to the target company.

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Debt Funds Private Equity IPO 52

The TRADE

JANUARY 22, 2025

I spent the first 20 years of my career at the global bulge bracket banks, first in investment banking and then on the institutional equity desks, in a cross-asset and special situations role. When Mike called me about the opportunity to join Conversant, he emphasised the firm’s long-term, buy-and-hold strategy, akin to private equity.

Funds 59

Funds Capital Capital Market S&P 59

Growth Business

JULY 17, 2024

Angel investors A business angel is someone who quite often has a background in business or finance, and has funds to invest in businesses. Questions to ask are: Have they been successful in securing funding in your sector? Are the funding amounts they have secured on behalf of clients similar to the amount you are asking for?

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Funds Business Finance Finance 97

Growth Business

OCTOBER 25, 2024

By Michael Goodwin on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Many entrepreneurs’ burning question when considering investment for growth is how much equity to give away. To determine the value of the shares specifically, you need to adjust for the debt and cash in the business.

Equities 98

Equities Investment Private Equity Valuation 98

How2Exit

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This episode is a goldmine for anyone interested in understanding the intricate strategies that private equity employs to rapidly grow companies through acquisitions. Key Takeaways: Roll-ups serve as a potent strategy for rapid company growth, often offering a de-risked investment decision that private equity firms leverage.

Business 130

Business Mergers and Acquisitions Finance Finance 130

PE Hub

JANUARY 24, 2024

BSP Debt Fund V will target private equity sponsored and non-sponsored middle-market companies in North America. The post Benefit Street Partners racks up $4.7bn for fifth direct lending fund appeared first on PE Hub.

Funds 73

Funds Middle Market Private Equity Debt 73

Wizenius

APRIL 1, 2023

When companies need to raise capital, they have two primary options: Debt involves borrowing money, while equity involves issuing shares of ownership in the company. Let's take a look at examples of companies that raised capital through debt, and analyze the factors that influenced their decision.

Debt 52

Debt Equities S&P Shares 52

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

For the average person, rising interest rates are not ideal for those with significant amounts of debt, those looking to purchase a home with a mortgage, or many other use cases. Therefore, ideal private equity target companies have steady cash flows and minimize variable or unexpected costs. This can reduce returns significantly.

Investors 130

Investors Private Equity Debt Equities 130

Francine Way

JULY 17, 2017

This current post about Leveraged Buy Out (LBO) is about a valuation method used by a very specific type of financial acquirer: private equity (PE) firms. Building a historical 3-statement model and a debt-interest schedule. Building the go-forward debt-interest schedule. Building a proforma balance sheet.

Valuation 130

Valuation M&A Debt Book-building 130

How2Exit

MARCH 11, 2024

Anthony is the founder of Global Investment Capital Group and has successfully raised capital for his debt fund, which focuses on acquiring and operating group homes and assisted living facilities. One approach is to raise capital through a private equity fund. rn Another funding option is to establish a debt fund.

Mergers and Acquisitions 130

Mergers and Acquisitions Funds Investors Debt 130

OfficeHours

JUNE 5, 2023

The paper LBO is one of the most commonly used and intimidating interview techniques for private equity. Many candidates dread the paper LBO, but simply put, it is one of the most definitive “weeder” techniques used by many private equity firms and investment banking to lower the applicant pool.

Private Equity 147

Private Equity Valuation Equities Debt 147

Growth Business

AUGUST 7, 2023

Access to funding is often a key component in transforming an idea into a reality, particularly in sectors where initial start-up costs may be high. The different stages of a small business To ascertain what kind of funding you need and where you can get it from, it’s important to identify which stage your small business is at.

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Funds Finance Finance Business 94

TechCrunch: M&A

JUNE 29, 2023

million debt. It’s possible that the startup received the founder’s financing in the form of a convertible note, a type of debt that can be converted into equity, which would correspond to the company’s $50.66 million in debt. million in cash. It’s also taking on the startup’s $50.66

Debt 188

Debt Investors Recruitment Food 188

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 31, 2024

If you ever tire of the hype around tech, industrials private equity might be an ideal hiding spot. Morgan’s acquisition of Carnegie Steel in 1901 – was an industrials private equity deal. Table Of Contents Industrials Private Equity Defined What Has Drawn Private Equity Firms to Industrials Companies?

Private Equity 66

Private Equity Equities Middle Market Debt 66

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 20, 2023

For private equity investors who have been monitoring the situation around inflation for the last few months to a year, many have been disappointed to see the slow trajectory with which inflation has been coming down from highs. Explore the role of private equity now. Currently, inflation in the U.S.

Investors 130

Investors Private Equity Equities Debt 130

Francine Way

JULY 12, 2017

Calculate cost of debt, cost of equity, and weighted average cost of capital (WACC). Determine the year-by-year future non-equity claims from the latest 10-K, especially those that will occur during the forecast horizon, and their combined present value. Derive Free Cash Flow to Firm (FCFF).

Discounted Cash Flow 130

Discounted Cash Flow Valuation M&A DCF 130

Wizenius

MARCH 28, 2023

"It's a giant struggle because there's a lot of dry powder for the equity part of private equity deals. This is in contrast to the abundance of available capital, or "dry powder," for the equity portion of private equity deals. However, these options may not provide the same level of leverage as traditional bank debt.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Equities Debt Finance 52

Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 15, 2024

What is a Collateralized Debt Obligation? Table of contents What is a Collateralized Debt Obligation? How does Collateralized Debt Obligation (CDO) Work? CDOs provide investors with a diversified portfolio of debt instruments across different risk levels. read more , etc.

Debt 52

Debt Banking Bank Investors 52

OfficeHours

AUGUST 20, 2023

Written by a Top OfficeHours Private Equity Coach Is PE a Good Fit for you? To know if the buyside is right for you, let’s start with a textbook understanding of “What is private equity?” During the hold period, the private equity firm can improve operations, management structure, and financial strategies to optimize the business.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Investment Banking Finance 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 24, 2023

“Event-driven hedge funds” is one of the more confusing labels in finance. But the other problem is that all hedge funds are “event-driven” because they invest based on catalysts , or specific events that could change a security’s price. If this fund is right, the company’s price may increase by 50%.

Funds 64

Funds Investors Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers 64

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 23, 2023

However, for private equity investors, this uncertainty represents a unique opportunity to take advantage of investment opportunities in public markets. A “take-private” transaction in the context of private equity is a process by which a PE firm acquires a publicly listed company and converts it into a privately held entity.

Investors 130

Investors Private Equity Equities Investment 130

Lake Country Advisors

AUGUST 21, 2023

One of the bankers who assists us in SBA loans came in to discuss and highlight some of the changes made that will help a buyer with funding for a business transaction. Business and individual owner(s) acquiring the ownership interest must be co-borrowers on the debt.

Business 89

Business Debt Equities Finance 89

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

OCTOBER 25, 2023

25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) today announced that it has sold GSF Car Parts (“GSF”) to Epiris Fund III (“Epiris”), a private equity fund based in the United Kingdom. CHICAGO, Oct.

Corporation 79

Corporation Private Equity Utilities Debt 79

Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

While everyone seems to know about equity research and trading stocks, fixed income research gets far less attention. Equity Research vs. Fixed Income Research Common Myths What Do You Do as a Fixed Income Research Analyst or Associate? Each role has common analytical elements, but the specifics and deliverables differ (e.g.,

Equities 59

Equities Asset Management Debt Recruitment 59

The New York Times: Banking

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Everyone from Jamie Dimon to the International Monetary Fund is ringing alarms about the shadowy world of private credit. But the money keeps rolling in.

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Funds Private Equity Financial Institution Debt 142

How2Exit

MARCH 24, 2024

b' E197: E-commerce & SaaS Acquisitions Financing: Expert Stephen Speer on Funding Your Business Dreams - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Stephen Speer is a seasoned lending expert with a specialization in business acquisitions financing. we deep dive and really find out what they're looking for."

Finance 130

Finance Finance Acquisitions Business 130

Peak Frameworks

MAY 22, 2023

The accounting equation is a fundamental concept in finance that every private equity professional, investment banker, and corporate , finance expert should be familiar with. If you're interested in recruiting for private equity and mastering concepts like the accounting equation, you should check out our Private Equity Course.

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Accountant Equities Debt Private Equity 52