OfficeHours

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For the past months, OfficeHours has had some amazing speakers, including private equity pros, HBS MBA grads, and successful founders. ” These webinars are packed with useful information and insights from the best in finance. Do you think there’s been a cultural shift in Investment Banking post-COVID?

Investment Banking

Global Banking & Finance

MARCH 28, 2024

Leveraging Collaboration and Technology: The Winning Strategy for Corporate Finance Teams In 2024, the global investment banking advisory industry is busy yet again, hoping to forget an incredibly challenging two years which saw the number of IPOs and M&A transactions reduce significantly.

Corporate Finance

Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 16, 2024

“Why investment banking?” and there’s now an overwhelming amount of information online about investment banking. I’ll explain these points here and suggest specific answers to “Why investment banking?” in Interviews for Steppingstone Internships “Why Investment Banking?”

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 20, 2023

If you want to know how to get an investment banking internship, it’s simple: Start very, very early and have a great “Plan B” if something goes wrong. And yes, you read the news correctly: Banks like RBC, DB, Houlihan Lokey, Rothschild, and Guggenheim opened 2025 summer internship applications in calendar year 2023.

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 23, 2025

The “commercial banking vs. investment banking” question is a bit silly because they’re not in the same category. Commercial Banking vs. Corporate Banking vs. Investment Banking I’ll start by copying the other generic articles and describing the day-to-day tasks and how commercial banking differs from these other fields.

Investment Banking

OfficeHours

AUGUST 20, 2023

Written by a Top OfficeHours Private Equity Coach Is PE a Good Fit for you? To know if the buyside is right for you, let’s start with a textbook understanding of “What is private equity?” Many first-year (and some second-year) analysts are unsure if private equity should be their next step.

Private Equity

OfficeHours

MAY 24, 2023

Investment banking is one of the most sought-after careers in the finance world. Investment banking is highly desirable due to its potential for high lifetime earnings, its interesting and impactful work, and it serves as a springboard for a career in finance.

Investment

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 29, 2024

With the craze over renewable energy and infrastructure over the past few years, we’ve received more and more questions about Project Finance vs. Corporate Finance. And yes, coincidentally, we have a new Project Finance & Infrastructure Modeling course.

Corporate Finance

Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Washington, DC, (October 2, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, has been recognized as a leading M&A advisor in the consumer industry.

Investment Banking

Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

They are among the most active advisors to medical professionals in transactions with private equity-backed organizations. ” “We enjoyed working with the physician-owners at Mid-Michigan ENT, and are thrilled with this outcome,” said Eric Yetter, Managing Director and Healthcare Team Leader at FOCUS Investment Banking.

Investment Banking

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 19, 2023

Washington, DC, (June 19, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, has been recognized as a leading M&A advisor in the industrial industry.

Investment Banking

OfficeHours

MAY 31, 2023

A lot of young finance professionals are overwhelmed by the number of options they have when it comes to learning materials. Something that distinguishes investment banking interviews from many other first careers is that you’re expected to walk in knowing a lot of things right off the bat. and how our process works.

DCF

Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Washington, DC, (September 27, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, announced today that Dulles Eye Associates has joined ReFocus Eye Health as a supported practice.

Investment Banking

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 21, 2024

Washington, DC, (June 21, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, has been recognized as a leading M&A advisor in the industrials sector.

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 3, 2024

When firms kicked off the on-cycle private equity recruiting process in June this year, before IB Analysts had even started their training , some people were shocked. ref: London private equity recruiting ), and smaller funds are mostly off-cycle. But those covering the industry for 20+ years were not surprised.

Recruitment

Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Even though we’ve covered industry groups vs. product groups and teams such as M&A , ECM , DCM , and Leveraged Finance , we continue to get questions about capital markets vs. investment banking. The questions usually go like this: Are capital markets teams (ECM, DCM, and LevFin) “real” investment banking?

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 10, 2024

If you want to read angry comments and long threads with plenty of insults, you can’t go wrong with the wealth management vs. investment banking debate. Some of these client differences relate to the distinction between private wealth management and private banking; for more on that, you should review the the private banking article.

Investment Banking

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 1, 2023

The investment marks an important milestone in Celito's journey as it accelerates its expansion plans. The partnership continues M/C's commitment to investing in promising companies to drive growth and build long-term value. Danny is a telecommunications industry veteran who has led several private equity backed companies.

Investment Banking

Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

They are among the most active advisors to medical professionals in transactions with private equity-backed organizations. “We We enjoyed working with Eric Yetter and Andy Snyder at FOCUS Investment Banking, said Richard Strabbing, M.D., who serves as Michigan ENT’s managing partner.

Investment Banking

Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Download this press release as a PDF The post FOCUS Investment Banking Represents CORE Industrial Partners in its Acquisition of MSK Precision Products, Inc. FOCUS represented CORE in this transaction. appeared first on FOCUS.

Investment Banking

Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 15, 2023

Washington, DC, (August 15, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture and corporate finance services, announced today that it has added two new managing directors, Mike McCraw and William R. Bill”) Snow.

Investment Banking

Focus Investment Banking

MAY 31, 2024

Download this press release as a PDF The post FOCUS Investment Banking Represents CORE Industrial Partners in its Acquisition of National Manufacturing Co, Inc. National”). FOCUS represented PrecisionX in this transaction. appeared first on FOCUS.

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 17, 2024

If you have the option to work in finance in different parts of the world, investment banking in India should be at the bottom of your list. But the main problem is that winning a “true” front-office investment banking role in India is virtually impossible, even if you have outstanding academic credentials and work experience.

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

If there is one sector that has attracted even more hype than technology and TMT , it might just be renewable energy investment banking. But before jumping into the overall advantages and disadvantages, let’s start with the verticals and how banks are set up: Table Of Contents What is Renewable Energy Investment Banking?

Investment Banking

Peak Frameworks

MAY 23, 2023

Practical Application of SWOT Analysis in Finance SWOT Analysis is a versatile tool, equally applicable in Investment Banking, Private Equity, and Corporate Finance. Investment Banking In Investment Banking , SWOT Analysis can be instrumental in evaluating potential deals.

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

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Investment banks, for instance, project revenues from anticipated deals and M&A activities. This is especially true in the high-stakes realms of Private Equity, Investment Banking, and Corporate Finance. Expense categorization is essential for understanding where funds are allocated.

Private Equity

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Application in Private Equity and Corporate Finance In the heart of high-stakes deals and corporate strategies, price indices serve as a touchstone for decision-making processes in both private equity and corporate finance. Example: In the late 2010s, the U.S.

Private Equity

Wizenius

JULY 9, 2023

The choice between working in a bulge bracket investment bank or a boutique investment bank depends on individual preferences and career goals. They also tend to have broader exit opportunities, such as moving to private equity, corporate finance, or executive roles within large corporations.

Bulge Bracket

Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 28, 2024

The younger partners turned down the plan due to the risks involved, so an opportunity opened up for an entity backed by private equity to acquire the business. Kelly Kittrell has more than 30 years of merger & acquisition and corporate finance experience. Contact Kelly at Kelly.Kittrell@focusbankers.com.

Professional Services

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The Role of WTO in Private Equity, Investment Banking, and Corporate Finance The World Trade Organization (WTO) serves as a linchpin in the realm of international trade, thereby indirectly shaping the global finance industry. Here's a closer look at its profound influence. The recent U.S.-China

Trading

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JANUARY 26, 2023

Baltimore, MD, JANUARY 26, 2023 —Chesapeake Corporate Advisors (CCA) is pleased to announce that Stuart Knott has joined the firm as a Managing Director. 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.

Management

Intrepid Banker Insights

JANUARY 26, 2023

Most recently, she was the founder and Group Head of Special Situations Investment Banking at Cowen. Previously, Lorie held senior banker roles at StormHarbour Securities, Variant Capital Advisors, Seabury Group, KPMG Corporate Finance and Gordian Group.

Advisory

Peak Frameworks

MAY 23, 2023

Applying the 4Ps in Financial Roles Understanding the 4Ps can be particularly beneficial for those in finance roles such as private equity, investment banking, and corporate finance. If you're interested in learning more about private equity, you should check out our , Private Equity Course.

Private Equity

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In finance, quality improvement might involve using data analytics to understand investment trends and improve decision-making processes, or revising risk assessment procedures based on past performance and feedback. Quality Management in Private Equity In private equity (PE), Quality Management can make a profound impact.

Finance

Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Even if you are successful in growing the top line, but your margins drop to keep things spinning, you are losing substantial equity over time – perhaps millions – and with it the financial wherewithal to manage your way out of an increasingly difficult situation. appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The Role of Financial Professionals in the Stakeholder vs. Shareholder Debate Financial professionals, whether they're in private equity, investment banking , or corporate finance, play an instrumental role in navigating the intricate dynamics of stakeholder and shareholder interests.

Corporation