The TRADE

APRIL 25, 2025

The move will see him reporting to head of markets sales for Japan, Asia North and Australia and Asia South, Cecile Gambardella, who said: He [Chang] will work closely with our productpartners and across banking, wealth and international to bridge the best of Citis capabilities and deliver value to both our clients and Citi.

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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Deutsche Bahn offloads company to I Squared in deal worth £1.4bn, three years after putting it up for sale Germany’s terrible trains are no joke for a nation built on efficiency The London red bus operator Arriva has been snapped up by US infrastructure investor I Squared in a deal believed to be worth about €1.6bn (£1.4bn).

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OfficeHours

JULY 4, 2023

Going to keep today rather simple — we want to celebrate and kick off the second half of the year with a simple offer for the first 10 people that take advantage of the below — PE Platform Access for $225 OFF = $74 out of pocket for lifetime access Our flagship program has placed mentees into most major private equity firms since launching in 2020.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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”?

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 24, 2024

Let’s start with the elephant in the room: yes, we’ve covered the growth equity case study before, but I’m doing it again because I don’t think the previous examples were great. minutiae about issues like OID for debt issuances ) and did not accurately represent a 1- or 2-hour case study. They over-complicated the financial model (e.g.,

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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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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).

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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.

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Presser & Co

MAY 22, 2023

But on the stock market you only hear of share prices or market capitalisation, which represent equity value. So what is enterprise value and how does it differ from equity value? Put simply, enterprise value = equity value + debt – cash. The more the value of debt, the less the value of equity.

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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?

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 27, 2023

Uplift had raised nearly $700 million in equity and debt, securing $123 million at a reported $195 million valuation in its Series C round alone. ” Laplanche is referring to the BNPL-style product that Upgrade launched in October 2021, which lets users pay down their debt over six to 36 months with a fixed interest rate.

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The TRADE

AUGUST 1, 2023

Investment banking boutique KNG Securities has appointed Gary Ballard as its new head of equities. Ballard brings over 30 years’ experience in equity sales, having previously held positions at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Baring Securities. Gary will spearhead our expansion into equities.

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The TRADE

OCTOBER 13, 2023

billion revenue in markets, a year-on-year improvement, equity revenues were down by 3%. According to Citi, this is down to a decline in equity derivatives which has in part been offset by growth in cash and prime. Within that segment, revenues in fixed income saw a 14% uptick to $3.6 Despite the $4.5

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How2Exit

AUGUST 8, 2023

One specific real estate strategy that has gained popularity in recent years is the sale-leaseback arrangement. rn A sale-leaseback is a transaction where a business sells its owned real estate to a third party and then leases it back for a specified period. rn Secondly, sale-leasebacks enhance financial flexibility.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 28, 2024

In the event of a sale, would it be you who is receiving liquidity—or are you the one providing it? The younger partners were presented with a dilemma: They could each increase their stakes in the business and collectively control it but would have to take on—and be personally liable for—the $25 million in debt. If so, congratulations.

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Sun Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

If it makes financial sense and you understand the dilution aspect of selling equity and the potential interference from investors, then yes, go ahead. In this post, we’re going to address what these are, some of the challenges to expect, how to sell the equity, and who to sell it to. Selling equity – the good, the bad, the ugly.

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IBG

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In most business sales, the purchase price is largely based on some multiple of the subject company’s net revenues and adjusted earning capacity. That is especially true when the buyer is a private equity group or other type of “financial” buyer, which is the case in seven out of 10 deals that we have closed over the last several years.

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How2Exit

APRIL 4, 2023

He explains that when the Small Business Administration (SBA) looks at a business for a loan, they want to make sure that the business can cover its debt service. They do this by giving it a coverage ratio of one dollar and thirty-five cents for every dollar of debt service after certain expenses.

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RKJ Partners

AUGUST 6, 2017

Capital is generally grouped into three main classifications: Senior Debt, Mezzanine Capital and Equity Capital. Most entrepreneurs are very familiar with senior debt offered by traditional banks. Senior debt is first in seniority and is often secured by collateral in the form of a lien.

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Software Equity Group

JUNE 27, 2023

This concept is called rollover equity and is common for private equity transactions. What is Rollover Equity? The offer of ongoing ownership is known as “rollover equity” because the seller chooses to roll a portion of the sale proceeds back into the company’s new ownership structure.

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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.

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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. Understanding the Basics of Credit Sales Credit sales are purchases in which the buyer delays providing the actual payment.

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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.

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How2Exit

MAY 2, 2023

The impact of higher interest rates is felt in the form of debt servicing ratios. This is the amount of debt that a business can take on in order to finance an acquisition. When interest rates increase, banks are less likely to provide financing as the debt servicing ratio becomes more difficult to meet.

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Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 15, 2024

wallstreetmojo.com) Balance Sheet The Balance Sheet A balance sheet is one of the financial statements of a company that presents the shareholders' equity, liabilities, and assets of the company at a specific point in time. How to Read Balance Sheet Equity? Article Link to be Hyperlinked For eg: Source: How to Read a Balance Sheet?

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RKJ Partners

AUGUST 6, 2017

Making equity dollars last is particularly important since they come at a high price. Although the price is high, these precious equity dollars are often a critical factor in an emerging company's success. There is no question that in today's fundraising environment, capital efficiency is paramount.

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Periculum Capital

JUNE 30, 2021

Periculum Capital Company, LLC (“Periculum”) is pleased to announce it has completed the sale of Central States Enterprises, LLC’s (“CSE” “Company”) two grain terminal elevators to ADM (NYSE: ADM). The elevators are located in northeastern Indiana and consist of a combined licensed grain storage of 30 million bushels.

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Growth Business

MARCH 1, 2024

By Dom Walbanke on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Raising private equity funds is seen as the holy grail for businesses who want to grow quickly, simply because the strength of capital opens the door for rapid growth.

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How2Exit

MAY 20, 2024

Starting from childhood enterprises to careers in sales and a formal education in business school, Barnett has accumulated a wealth of experience that led him to own a business broker office for several years before venturing into banking.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 7, 2024

One aspect that is often talked about and significantly impacts the business landscape is the relationship between interest rates, private equity groups, and business valuations. For private equity (PE) groups, these rates determine the cost of capital, which is essential for their investment strategies.

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Periculum Capital

JULY 15, 2022

Periculum Capital Company, LLC (“Periculum”) is pleased to announce it has completed the sale of Central States Enterprises, LLC’s (“CSE” or “Company”) Feed and Bagging Operations located in Lake City, Florida (“Lake City”) to Furst-McNess Company. Periculum represented the Company in the sale of its grain operations to ADM in 2021.

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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? Before delving into these nuances, we should take a step back and define the sector: Definitions: What is a Healthcare Private Equity Firm? Why do PE firms operate there?

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 24, 2024

trillion in growth and buyout private equity (PE) dry powder has fueled a competitive, but crowded, M&A market for high-quality middle market businesses, even amidst inflationary pressures and elevated interest rates. trillion in growth and buyout private equity dry powder , these investors stand ready to bridge the gap.

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