OfficeHours

JUNE 6, 2023

Leveraged buyouts involve acquiring a controlling interest in a mature company, typically through a combination of equity and debt financing, using the acquired company’s assets as collateral to secure debt financing. Private equity firms also invest in distressed debt or provide private debt financing.

Private Equity 147

Private Equity Equities Debt Investment 147

OfficeHours

JUNE 6, 2023

ill-positioned to make the jump to the buyside) furthering your education with an MBA degree or a finance-related master’s degree (preferably the former) can provide a competitive edge. Seek staffing that is related to M&A deals that employ intense financial analysis and due diligence.

Private Equity 147

Private Equity Equities Financial Modeling Financial Models 147

Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 16, 2024

But most coverage suggests generic answers about wanting to learn a lot, liking financial analysis or valuation, or wanting to “understand different industries.” So, in my first year at [University Name] , I’ve taken a few accounting and finance classes and worked on a stock pitch for [Company Name] in the student investment fund.

Investment Banking 111

Investment Banking Banking Bank Investment 111

Peak Frameworks

MAY 17, 2023

Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) is a powerful programming language that can elevate your skills as a finance professional. With VBA for Excel, you can automate tasks, create custom functions, and enhance your data analysis capabilities. Time-saving Automation Automation is a key benefit of VBA for Excel.

Financial Modeling 52

Financial Modeling Financial Models Finance Finance 52

Peak Frameworks

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It's one of the most commonly used measures in finance. How it's used in finance: For instance, when evaluating the average return on an investment over a certain period, analysts typically use the mean. The measures of central tendency—mean, median, and mode—play a significant role in various financial analyses.

Stock 52

Stock Finance Finance Profitability 52

Peak Frameworks

JUNE 21, 2023

With this foundational understanding, let's delve deeper into two of the most commonly used parameters in financial analysis: the mean and the median. For example, to calculate the average return of an S&P 500 portfolio over the past ten years, we would sum up the returns for each year and then divide by ten. ,

Financial Analysis 52

Financial Analysis Private Equity S&P Corporate Finance 52

Wizenius

AUGUST 16, 2023

4) Value Creation: After successfully securing an investment, the emphasis shifts to unlocking value within the portfolio company. This phase delves into identifying external growth drivers and internal synergies that could arise from merging portfolio companies, ultimately boosting valuations.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Equities Investment Banking Financial Modeling 52