Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 15, 2024

Majority Shareholder Meaning Majority Shareholder, also known as a controlling shareholder, is an individual or a corporation that owns the majority of the stock of the company. I.e., more than 50% of the stock enjoys more voting power than other shareholders. The power increases if the stocks come with voting rights.

Financial Models 52

Financial Models Financial Modeling Valuation Shares 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 3, 2023

When I started offering financial modeling training , I never expected to get questions about a methodology like the Dividend Discount Model (DDM). The main argument in favor of the DDM is that it best represents what happens in real life when you buy a stock.

Valuation 64

Valuation DCF Debt Financial Models 64

Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 17, 2024

Such activities can be analyzed in the financial section of the company's cash flow statement. It aids investors in analyzing the company's performance. The reports reflect a firm’s financial health and performance in a given period. It is measured using specific ratios such as gross profit margin, EBITDA, and net profit margin.

Accountant 98

Accountant Finance Finance Profitability 98

OfficeHours

AUGUST 9, 2023

Private equity involves investing capital directly into private businesses that are not publicly traded on stock exchanges (that would be a hedge fund). As further discussed below, private equity firms raise funds from institutional investors and use these funds to acquire ownership stakes in businesses.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Investment Banking Investment 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Multi-manager hedge funds promise investors solid risk-adjusted returns with low volatility; no matter what the broader market does, you’ll make money if you invest in them. At a multi-manager, however, you’ll spend more time analyzing the catalysts , evaluating investor sentiment , and poring through data and analytics.

Funds 104

Funds Management Recruitment Portfolio 104

Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 16, 2024

A pass-through entity, also commonly known as a flow-through entity is a type of legal business organization that transfers all its income in the name of the investors or owners, in order to avoid double taxation. Their shareholders are limited to 100 ad can issue only one type of stock. How Does Pass-Through Entity Work? read more.

Corporation 98

Corporation Profitability Financial Models Financial Modeling 98

Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 17, 2024

Investors should take extra care before investing their money or before entering such contracts. Unlock the art of financial modeling and valuation with a comprehensive course covering McDonald’s forecast methodologies, advanced valuation techniques, and financial statements. This makes a huge difference in price.

Financial Models 52

Financial Models Financial Modeling Insurance Valuation 52

Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 17, 2024

Benefits Risks What Is In It For An Investor In The Swap? Usually, financial institutions with very high credit worthiness are the ones that offer the swap market to clients who may be investors or other financial institutions. A huge tool for fixed-income investors. They use it for speculation and market creation.

Financial Institution 91

Financial Institution Bank Banking Financial Models 91

Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 3, 2024

The quarters Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4 for organizations differ and based on their defined fiscal quarter schedule, the financial reports are prepared. These reports are then referred to by the investors and other stakeholders to assess the business performances before making an investment or other business decisions.

Financial Models 52

Financial Models Financial Modeling Public Trading Financial Statement 52

OfficeHours

AUGUST 20, 2023

Private equity involves investing capital directly into private businesses that are not publicly traded on stock exchanges (that would be a hedge fund). As further discussed below, private equity firms raise funds from institutional investors and use these funds to acquire ownership stakes in businesses.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Investment Banking Finance 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 19, 2023

Why would investors pay high fees for what is effectively a mutual fund?” Long-Only with Derivatives to Hedge Risk – For example, a fund might only buy stocks, but it could use put options or other derivatives to hedge its risk and justify the fees. Doesn’t that contradict the term ‘hedge fund’? These are all good questions.

Funds 52

Funds Asset Management Management Equities 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 30, 2024

At much larger companies, forecasting and planning become more important because there will be institutional investors who want earnings targets. Do the investors believe our numbers and metrics like ARR and ARPU ? But you could also rotate into corporate strategy , investor relations , or other areas.

Corporate Finance 105

Corporate Finance Finance Finance Corporation 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 31, 2024

If you think about the most “public” investors – the likes of Bill Ackman and David Einhorn – many of them have something in common: they operate single-manager hedge funds. In-depth analysis that might take days or weeks, such as a financial model with 1,000 rows in Excel to assess a biopharma company’s valuation.

Funds 59

Funds Management S&P Recruitment 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 16, 2023

poor stock-market performance, slowing growth rates, and an aging population. Communication Skills and Some Technical Knowledge – Since most PE firms do growth-oriented deals, financial modeling and technical skill are a bit less important than communication skills – as you’ll need these skills to source deals and meet local entrepreneurs.

Private Equity 94

Private Equity Equities Recruitment Funds 94

Solganick & Co.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

On the other hand, Adjusted EBITDA delves further by incorporating additional adjustments such as one-time expenses, stock-based compensation, or restructuring charges to better reflect the company’s sustainable earnings.

Financial Analysis 52

Financial Analysis Mergers and Acquisitions Profitability Accountant 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2023

Look at any financial model for a bank, and you’ll see that loans – not deposits – are the key top-line driver. Immediately after this sale, the bank also announced plans to raise additional equity and convertible preferred stock. Set Up a “Bond Ladder” – You know, just like every retail investor does.

Bank 123

Bank Banking Funds Government 123

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

There’s usually a long list of previous VC investors as well. Debt financing is much more common, and the GE firm is often the first institutional investor. However, they often invest using preferred stock with liquidation preferences attached to limit their downside risk (similar to VCs).

Private Equity 105

Private Equity Equities Capital Portfolio 105