OfficeHours

JUNE 6, 2023

Private equity is an investment asset class that has gained significant prominence and popularity in recent decades. However, private equity can seem complex and intimidating to beginners who are unfamiliar with its fundamentals. Private equity firms also invest in distressed debt or provide private debt financing.

Private Equity 147

Private Equity Equities Debt Investment 147

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 21, 2023

In 2023, private equity, mergers and acquisitions and venture capital financings have experienced a slowdown across Canada, on the heels of a historically strong year in 2022.

Corporate Finance 246

Corporate Finance Finance Finance M&A 246

OfficeHours

JUNE 12, 2023

Working in private equity is highly attractive for many reasons, and many finance professionals who are not already in the field often look for ways to break in. One of the primary ways to do so is by landing an internship at a private equity firm you might want to work at.

Private Equity 147

Private Equity Equities Investment Investment Banking 147

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

OfficeHours

JUNE 5, 2023

Private equity firms play a vital role in the broader investment landscape, and their success relies heavily on their ability to execute deals effectively. Simply put, any private equity associate course must focus on developing and refining these skills.

Private Equity 147

Private Equity Equities Financial Modeling Financial Models 147

OfficeHours

JUNE 2, 2023

Alongside hedge funds and venture capital firms, private equity is often the most coveted role within the finance sector, and for good reason – it is a highly compensated, competitive, and luckily, a non-client-facing role that is the end goal for many aspiring finance professionals. and how our process works.

Private Equity 162

Private Equity Equities Investment Banking Financial Services 162

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Preferred stock is a key financing instrument in the world of private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC), frequently used to balance the interests of investors and founders.

Stock 291

Stock Private Equity Finance Finance 291

OfficeHours

JUNE 6, 2023

The private equity industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, leading to a highly competitive job market for aspiring professionals, particularly at the associate level. Below, I will provide a comprehensive guide on how to stand out in the competitive private equity associate job market.

Private Equity 147

Private Equity Equities Financial Modeling Financial Models 147

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. The growth of private credit can be traced back to the Great Financial Crisis of 2008-2009.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Debt Finance 130

OfficeHours

JULY 18, 2023

In the pursuit of attractive equity returns, private equity firms have developed numerous innovative strategies beyond typical leveraged buyouts and take-private transactions. As it happens, this is an industry that has experienced a significant amount of private equity-backed roll-up activity.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Investment Mergers and Acquisitions 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Corporate finance jobs at normal companies are bad … …if you’re using them to break into a deal-based field, such as investment banking , private equity , or venture capital , or as a “Plan B” if you interview around but do not get into one of these. In my view, corporate finance jobs are not ideal “stepping stone roles.”

Corporate Finance 105

Corporate Finance Finance Finance Corporation 105

JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Since 2020, a steadily increasing number of middle-market private equity deals have included equity rollovers. ​​​​​​​ Given the current acute challenges in arranging acquisition financing on palatable terms and a continued focus on ensuring alignment between private equity (PE) investors and portfolio company management, the use of rollover equity (..)

Equities 165

Equities Private Equity Middle Market Portfolio 165

JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 21, 2024

Debt finance plays a key role in all parts of the capital structure for private investment funds and their investors.

Debt 165

Debt Finance Finance Private Equity 165

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?

Private Equity 105

Private Equity Equities Consulting Recruitment 105

JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 10, 2025

This week's featured corporate venture and private equity fund is BRF S.A. - based in Brazil, is one of the largest global food companies. It has nearly 100,000 employees working out of 120 countries. By: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Food 177

Food Finance Finance Private Equity 177

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Duckhorn Portfolio, a luxury wine company, announced that it was being acquired by Butterfly Equity, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, for $1.95 billion in a cash transaction. Moët Hennessy, the luxury wine and spirits producer, announced a minority investment in French Bloom, a nonalcoholic sparkling wine brand.

Food 171

Food Finance Finance Private Equity 171

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

If you’re a ‘ new kid on the block ’ in the world of finance, you might have thought about what it’s really like to work on the Buyside and if all the excitement is true. Learn more from our leading Private Equity Course! Is Private Equity Right for You? Private equity involves Do you think PE is for you?

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Recruitment Investment Banking Analyst 130

JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Luxembourg and the Cayman Islands are two of the world’s leading fund formation jurisdictions, and account for a large portion of the private equity funds domicile market. Most private equity fund structures are comprised of entities from a multitude of different jurisdictions, often including both Luxembourg and Cayman Islands funds.

Private Equity 197

Private Equity Funds Finance Finance 197

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

JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 24, 2023

Like most other enterprises that raise and spend capital, the federal government finances its spending in part through the issuance of debt.

Debt 145

Debt Private Equity Equities Government 145

Global Banking & Finance

AUGUST 8, 2024

Regarding mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity continues to show robust interest in acquiring lower middle market (LMM) companies. While large M&A transaction volume fell in the first half of 2024, the allure of LMM acquisitions remains high.

Middle Market 98

Middle Market Private Equity Equities Acquisitions 98

JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 31, 2024

Recently, the Institutional Limited Partners Association (“ILPA”) issued guidance for Limited Partners (LPs) and General Partners ("GPs") around the use of Net Asset Value (NAV-)based financing facilities by private equity funds. By: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Private Equity 183

Private Equity Finance Finance Funds 183

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

Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 16, 2023

As with investment banking in Hong Kong , I can summarize private equity in China in one sentence: “If you’re not Chinese, don’t even think about it, and even if you are Chinese, it’s best if you have great connections within the CCP and want to stay in China long-term.” is better for domestic funds.

Private Equity 94

Private Equity Equities Recruitment Funds 94

JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 14, 2023

In the private equity secondaries market, financing is often used to facilitate the purchase of portfolios of interests in private equity funds. These transactions require lenders to underwrite the value of assets that the borrower does not yet own, which gives rise to a specific set of challenges for the lenders.

Portfolio 130

Portfolio Finance Finance Private Equity 130

JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Wall Street Journal's December 29 write-up Private Equity Faces Gloomy Fundraising Forecast for 2024 makes my point: The main statistic, Preqin Q1-Q3 global PE fundraising down 46% lower from a year earlier at 620 closings for $509 billion, drives the article’s discussion on the outlook for a prolonged downturn.

Private Equity 188

Private Equity Finance Finance Funds 188

OfficeHours

MAY 31, 2023

As the era of exclusive video interviews gradually fades and finance professionals return to the office, the significance of mastering body language during in-person interviews cannot be underestimated. In the realm of finance, where long days collaborating with colleagues are the norm, personality and fit hold immense weight.

Finance 130

Finance Finance Private Equity Investment Banking 130

How2Exit

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Duckworth has an extensive background in finance, starting from an unexpected entry into the field from music composition. His unique journey through the world of finance, academia as an adjunct professor, and his practical experience in Wall Street make him a seasoned expert in assisting early to mid-career CEOs in executing roll-ups.

Business 130

Business Mergers and Acquisitions Finance Finance 130

JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 8, 2024

banking regulators published a request for comment covering a proposed revision to the call report forms and process that would mandate more granular disclosure on loans made to private equity funds. That’s one possible question after U.S. By: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Funds 183

Funds Private Equity Finance Finance 183

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 29, 2024

These portfolios present challenges for financings, including issues with valuation, enforcement, and liquidation.

Private Equity 165

Private Equity Portfolio Finance Finance 165

Global Banking & Finance

MARCH 25, 2024

Private Equity Firms Embrace AI for Their Portfolio Companies By Drake Paulson, VP Strategic Partnerships, Anduin The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into business operations has moved beyond mere speculation to tangible ROI.

Private Equity 81

Private Equity Portfolio Equities Investment Manager 81

JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 5, 2025

On February 6, 2025, the Illinois state legislature introduced Senate Bill (SB) 1998, aiming to implement an additional layer of scrutiny to covered transactions that are financed by private equity groups or hedge funds. The bill is pending with the Senate Assignments Committee. By: McDermott Will & Emery

Funds 159

Funds Private Equity Healthcare Finance 159

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

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The market for financing pools of interests in private equity funds and private credit funds continues to sizzle, with new lenders joining the market and competition on pricing leading to a tightening of spreads for the most sought after deals.

Underwriting 165

Underwriting Private Equity Funds Finance 165

Deal Lawyers

AUGUST 21, 2023

I recently blogged about PE sponsors putting more equity in their deals in response to the challenging deal financing environment.

Private Equity 100

Private Equity Equities Investors Finance 100

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 18, 2023

240+ leading individuals in healthcare, life sciences and private equity gathered at The Langham Hotel in central London for HPE Europe 2023 for a day packed with fireside chats, in-depth plenary sessions and an abundance of networking opportunities.

Private Equity 171

Private Equity Healthcare Finance Finance 171

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