Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Growth Equity Definition: In traditional growth equity, firms invest minority stakes in companies with proven business models that need the capital to expand; some firms also use “growth buyout” strategies, which are like traditional leveraged buyouts but with higher growth potential.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2023

To explain this point, we need to step back and explain the business model of commercial banks. Look at any financial model for a bank, and you’ll see that loans – not deposits – are the key top-line driver. Some sources describe it like this: The bank accepts deposits from customers and pays them interest.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 14, 2025

Yes, electric charging stations are infrastructure, but EV companies main business is manufacturing and selling cars, and cars are consumer discretionary items. This makes these assets a bit lumpy in financial models because the total capacity can stay the same for years but suddenly jump up when an expansion is completed.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 7, 2024

If you’ve read this site for a long time, you probably know that we focus on creating financial modeling courses and guides. If you join as a senior in university, there may still be options, but you most likely won’t win offers at the top banks and may have to target lower-middle-market and regional-boutique firms.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 16, 2023

As with PE in many other emerging/frontier markets, it’s more like growth equity than traditional roles at middle-market PE firms and mega-funds in the U.S. poor stock-market performance, slowing growth rates, and an aging population. This may change due to factors like the “decoupling” with the U.S.,

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 19, 2023

If you have an engineering background, you might get hired for your ability to read and interpret technical analyses such as feasibility reports and help bankers incorporate them into financial model assumptions. One example is Steel Dynamics, which we feature in our main financial modeling course.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The same criteria as always apply: High grades, a good university or business school, previous finance internships, and a good amount of networking and interview prep. Renewable Energy Accounting, Valuation, and Financial Modeling For the most part, very little is “new” here.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 5, 2023

Depth of Work – Traditional PE/HF: You’ll spend time doing market research, meeting management teams/customers/competitors, and building detailed financial models for any deal that moves past your quick screening. So, expect something in-line with pay at middle-market firms , such as $200 – $250K rather than $300K+ total.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 3, 2024

That gave IB Analysts about a year to gain deal experience, learn financial modeling , and make sure they wanted to do the job. But that timeline crept up over time, slowing down only in “crisis periods,” such as in 2009 (financial crisis aftermath) and 2020 – 2021 (COVID). On-cycle recruiting is primarily an issue for U.S.-based

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

APRIL 15, 2025

In a fast-evolving landscape, your middle market company might find itself in a precarious position. You are no longer small enough to operate with minimal financial oversight and limited forecasting capabilities, yet you likely lack the resources that large enterprises allocate toward financial planning.

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Lake Country Advisors

JANUARY 13, 2025

Business brokers and M&A advisors are often used interchangeably, but their roles and expertise differ significantly. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for anyone looking to sell, buy, or grow a business. This article outlines the key differences, helping you identify the right professional for your business goals.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MARCH 19, 2025

Managing Director Stuart Knott, who led the deal team for CCA, added, CCAs Business Services Team is grateful to have had the opportunity to advise BRS on such an important step in the legacy of a Baltimore family business that extends over 100 years. I could not have gotten there without the support of CCA.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 28, 2025

Private credit has exploded since the 2008 financial crisis, as new regulations and capital requirements drove many large banks away from their lending activities for middle-market companies. Q: What is a workout, and how does it differ from a formal restructuring? Can you give an example?

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