Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Think: Engineering, math, statistics, or something with elements of all these, such as “management science” or “operations research.” Yes, you can read guides , take courses , and watch YouTube videos , but you should also spend a few hours building simple DCF models or 3-statement models to learn the key concepts.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Financial Modeling: Like private equity, 3-statement models are common, as are valuations and DCF models , but LBO models are less common since not all deals use debt. That said, you are still highly unlikely to win growth equity offers from something like engineering at a tech company or brand advertising.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

Team and Infrastructure Buyers assess the strength of your leadership team, engineering talent, and internal systems. Diversification across industries, geographies, and customer segments reduces risk and supports a higher valuation. A well-run company with minimal key-person risk is more attractive and more valuable.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 19, 2023

But it’s not necessarily required, and plenty of undergrads join these groups via internships without detailed knowledge of the engineering side. Valuation , such as the different multiples used for mining companies and the NAV model in place of the DCF (see below). What Do You Do as an Analyst or Associate in the Group?

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 22, 2025

in a field like biology or biomechanical engineering, you could be a strong candidate for biotech equity research groups. For example, in IB interviews, youll have to know about accounting, valuation/DCF analysis, merger models, and LBO models plus the usual fit/behavioral questions , your resume walkthrough , and a few recent deals.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF): Useful for businesses with predictable cash flows, though less common in early-stage or high-growth SaaS due to forecasting uncertainty. EBITDA Multiples: More common for mature, profitable software businesses.

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