Wizenius

JULY 2, 2023

For instance, when a fast-growing e-commerce player like Shopify reaches its peak, an exit via an Initial Public Offering (IPO) can yield substantial profits. Throughout the investment journey, PE firms keep a close eye on the Internal Rate of Return (IRR), utilizing sophisticated financial models to predict future returns accurately.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Equities Investment Financial Models 52

Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 17, 2024

This differentiation helps identify a company’s profitability Profitability Profitability refers to a company's ability to generate revenue and maximize profit above its expenditure and operational costs. It is measured using specific ratios such as gross profit margin, EBITDA, and net profit margin.

Accountant 98

Accountant Finance Finance Profitability 98

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 24, 2024

They over-complicated the financial model (e.g., They invest when companies already have revenue (like PE firms), but they do so by purchasing minority stakes , holding them, and selling in an IPO or M&A exit (like VC firms). For reference, the case document said to expect profitability by the end of the 5 years.

Equities 105

Equities Valuation Financial Statement Financial Modeling 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

This style is about purchasing minority stakes in cash-flow-negative-but-high-growth companies that want to scale and eventually go public or sell (think: Uber or Airbnb before their IPOs). Most companies are already profitable, the potential returns are lower, and there’s usually a large secondary component (i.e.,

Private Equity 105

Private Equity Equities Capital Portfolio 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

These roles are for bankers and people with deal experience, such as corporate development professionals; firms care much more about your investment, financial modeling , and due diligence skills than your scientific knowledge. What about when the IPO market is shut down and exits look uncertain? If you have an M.D.

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Healthcare Equities Middle Market 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 24, 2023

Event-Driven Hedge Funds Definition: Event-driven hedge funds bet on specific corporate actions, such as M&A deals, divestitures, spin-offs, bankruptcies, and business reorganizations, and they profit based on changes in the value of a company’s debt or equity after the action. EBITDA multiple , matching its own.

Funds 64

Funds Investors Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers 64