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. HBS Private Equity is ex-Bain Cap. I can’t imagine going through it without Office Hours.” (EB) WHY CHOOSE US?

Private Equity

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

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

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. The Top Growth Equity Firms Why Did Growth Equity Get So Popular?

Private Equity

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 24, 2024

trillion in growth and buyout private equity (PE) dry powder has fueled a competitive, but crowded, M&A market for high-quality middle market businesses, even amidst inflationary pressures and elevated interest rates. As of May 2024, the influx of over $1.3 Armed with over $1.3

Middle Market

The Deal

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

middle market for expansion and will continue to evaluate acquisitions following a pair of high-profile deals in the past two years. market is to be in the top 10,” said Michal Katz, head of the investment and corporate banking unit at Mizuho Americas LLC. “We Capstone, too, has a penchant for middle market deals.

Middle Market

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 31, 2023

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Private Equity

OfficeHours

JULY 4, 2023

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Sale

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

OCTOBER 22, 2024

If you go out to market, your most likely buyer will be a private equity (PE) group. That makes lower middle-market government contractors desirable targets, assuming they meet all the criteria a PE group considers important.

Private Equity

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

AUGUST 16, 2024

Private equity (PE) firms are investing in middle market businesses at a healthy pace despite a high interest rate environment that makes it more costly to finance deals. First, Some PE Fundamentals PE investment in the middle market is defined by a fairly common set of criteria.

Private Equity

Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

How does this higher compensation change the investment banking vs. private equity decision and the appeal of IB vs. other industries? Meanwhile, some elite boutique banks , such as Centerview, went up to $130K for Year 1 Analysts (!). That move has generated a few questions: Will these pay increases last ?

Investment

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Greenhill was formerly considered an “elite boutique,” at least by some people, so this deal could turn Mizuho into more of an investment bank and give it a greater presence outside Asia, which is why I listed it in the “Potential” category above. But in the distant future, sure, one or more of these firms might join this list.

Bulge Bracket

Benchmark International

APRIL 19, 2023

The awards honor and celebrate brilliant, highly respected, and inspirational women from the United States deal communities, from boutique, middle-market firms to large-cap segments.

Middle Market

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 12, 2023

Baltimore, MD, MAY 12, 2023 —To support its continued growth as a top boutique investment banking and corporate advisory firm in the Mid-Atlantic region, Chesapeake Corporate Advisors (CCA) recently welcomed Miles Gally to the investment banking team.

Investment Banking

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JANUARY 26, 2023

Knott brings a unique and creative perspective based on 20 years of experience in the middle market as both an investment banker and a private equity investor. Baltimore, MD, JANUARY 26, 2023 —Chesapeake Corporate Advisors (CCA) is pleased to announce that Stuart Knott has joined the firm as a Managing Director.

Management

Mergers and Inquisitions

JUNE 21, 2023

Many people would say that the elite boutiques – specifically, Moelis and Rothschild – are the top banks in the region based on deal activity, business model, and overall experience. Among the other banks, HSBC usually makes a strong showing, most middle-market banks are barely present, and the other elite boutiques (Evercore, Lazard, etc.)

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 10, 2023

Among the elite boutiques , Evercore has the strongest presence in Singapore, and Rothschild also works on many deals, mostly in the middle-market space. If you focus on the capital markets , you’ll still see some of these names (e.g., Morgan Stanley, BofA, and UBS/CS), but also a huge range of other firms. (You

Investment Banking

Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Washington, DC, (September 16, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking , a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, would like to congratulate Cole Strandberg on his promotion to Managing Director within its Automotive Aftermarket group.

Management

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

APRIL 8, 2024

In 2020, Clarendon Capital, a private equity firm specializing in transportation, logistics , and distribution, invested in Allstates WorldCargo to enhance service offerings and accelerate growth within the transportation industry. For more information, visit www. allstates-worldcargo.com. acquired by Allstates WorldCargo, Inc.,

Capital

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Internships at local venture capital or private equity firms. Internships at regional boutique banks. Smaller firms tend to be a bit slower, so you could find some middle-market and boutique openings, even if the bigger banks are done. Corporate finance roles at nearby companies. Wealth management.

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 24, 2024

We’ll return to this point later, but in finance, it’s more common to do a pre-MBA internship at a small VC/PE firm or boutique bank rather than a bulge bracket bank. Pre-MBA programs at large companies tend to be more common and important in tech and consulting; internships at boutique firms (via networking) are more common in finance.

IT

Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Why not accept a capital markets role?” Specifically, private equity is not feasible from most ECM or DCM teams, hedge funds are also challenging, venture capital is a stretch, and you won’t have the right skills for corporate development. 4) Are capital markets offers “worth” accepting? Jefferies, Lincoln, etc.),

Investment Banking

Growth Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Form Ventures Form uniquely supports its portfolio start-ups to understand and navigate public policy FPE Capital Businesses must demonstrate the following: a capable management team, strong presence in large markets, rapid growth potential, disruptive products or services and defensible growth margins with recurring revenues.

Investment

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Since private equity (PE) investors are very active in the middle market, there is a good chance that one or more PE groups may make an offer on your company. When you decide to sell your business, it is likely you will generate interest from various types of buyers.

Business

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 17, 2024

Of the middle-market banks , only Jefferies seems to have much of a presence. Among the elite boutiques , Moelis has a notable presence, and Rothschild has an office in Mumbai but does not appear to be super-active. Getting in as a Company Secretary (CS) or Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) may also be possible.

Investment Banking

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 4, 2023

Private equity (PE) groups still have capital to deploy—and strategic acquirers, including large middle-market or public companies, are using their balance sheet s to finance deals. If you receive an unexpected offer to buy your company, you might assume you have a quick, easy deal.

Business

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JUNE 2, 2023

That’s the topic CCA Managing Director Marty O’Neill and Shirley Collier, President of Scale 2 Market, discussed on the Growth Masters Federal podcast, which this blog recaps. Investors are still active in the M&A middle market, even in a difficult economy.

Government

OfficeHours

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Half the battle is trying… Is Private Equity Right for You? To know if the buyside is right for you, let’s start with a textbook understanding of “What is private equity?” You can get into a proper upper-middle-market PE shop quite nicely from management consulting and investment banking alike.

Private Equity

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 19, 2023

The elite boutiques do not have a huge presence in mining, but you’ll sometimes see Rothschild or Perella Weinberg on the list. A few middle market and regional boutique names in the space include Canaccord Genuity, Maxit Capital, Cormark, Haywood Securities, and Eight Capital.

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Among the elite boutiques , Evercore and Lazard have traditionally been strong, but Moelis and Guggenheim also have significant deal flow. In the middle market , Jefferies has recruited some of the top bankers in renewable energy M&A and is expected to do well going forward. but they are less consistent than those above.

Investment Banking

How2Exit

JANUARY 13, 2025

The Secret to PE Deal Origination in the Middle Market - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Brian Scanlon is the Managing Partner of DealGen Partners, a company specializing in deal origination primarily for private equity funds and their portfolio companies. E263: Want to Find Hidden Acquisition Gems?

Middle Market

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MARCH 11, 2025

With experience as both an investment banker and private equity investorand a focus on this sector throughout his careerKnott offers first-hand knowledge of what PE groups look for in these target companies and strong relationships with buyers. For more information, visit www.ccabalt.com or call 410.537.5988.

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