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The Road Ahead for Private Equity: Reflections and Predictions

JD Supra: Mergers

Traditional debt financing was expensive and scarce, expectations on valuations were tricky to navigate, portfolio companies required additional attention, fundraising was not easy and regulators continued to scale up their scrutiny of the industry and its transactions.

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Collateralized Debt Obligation (CDO)

Wall Street Mojo

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.

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10-20-2023 Newsletter: Why PE Investors Care About Inflation

OfficeHours

For example, if a private equity firm invested $100M into a portfolio company with a 20% expected rate of return, this return would not actually be 20% if the calculations were not adjusted for inflation. Inflation can also have an impact on the cost of debt required to finance an investment.

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Why PE Investors Care About Inflation

OfficeHours

For example, if a private equity firm invested $100M into a portfolio company with a 20% expected rate of return, this return would not actually be 20% if the calculations were not adjusted for inflation. Inflation can also have an impact on the cost of debt required to finance an investment.

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Capital Raise Blog Series - Vol 10 - What Is Venture Debt?

RKJ Partners

Yet, taking this equity investment means accepting painful ownership dilution due to the low valuations given to companies at this early stage. No Early Payback Penalties – Many venture debt lenders attempt to discourage early payment of their loans with onerous pre-payment penalties - 1% of the entire loan amount is common.

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How to Stand Out in a Competitive Private Equity Associate Job Market

OfficeHours

Mastering financial modeling techniques and demonstrating proficiency in valuation methods, cash flow analysis, and financial statement analysis are critical skills for private equity professionals. Familiarize yourself with its investment strategy, portfolio companies, recent deals, and overall market reputation.

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Federal Reserve’s Surprise Rate Cut: Implications for Mergers and Acquisitions

Focus Investment Banking

For buyers, who rely heavily on debt financing to fund acquisitions, a rate cut—especially one larger than expected—creates immediate opportunities. Here’s how: Lower Cost of Debt Private equity firms typically use leverage (borrowed capital) to finance a significant portion of their acquisitions.