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M&A Blog #06 – debt (Part I – role and trade-offs, categories and key characteristics)

Francine Way

To be explicitly clear, I am recommending the use of the following ranked capital sources when paying for an acquisition: cash (from the balance sheet), debt (at a reasonable level), and equity. Similarly, not all corporate debt instruments are created equal and each comes with pros and cons.

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Private Equity Fundamentals: A Comprehensive Course for Beginners

OfficeHours

Private equity is an investment asset class that has gained significant prominence and popularity in recent decades. However, private equity can seem complex and intimidating to beginners who are unfamiliar with its fundamentals. The Different Types of Private Equity Firms Private equity firms come in different sizes and strategies.

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M&A Blog #10 – equity (accretion / dilution)

Francine Way

Before we move on to the buy-side and sell-side process of M&A next week, I’d like to wrap up this week by discussing the other capital structure component / tool: equity. If you are a homeowner, you know that equity is the part of the home value that you actually own (as opposed to be owned by the bank).

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M&A Blog #14 – valuation (roles, types, equity & enterprise values)

Francine Way

Any structural elements that affect the equity value: Typically includes differences between public vs. private valuations, minority vs. control premiums, insider ownership, sizeable equity offerings, etc. Do they have the cash of debt/equity capacity to bid aggressively? What will someone pay for the company?

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India’s Furlenco to sell 35% stake for $36.5 million

TechCrunch: M&A

Sheela Foam, the maker of the mattress brand Sleepwell, will be acquiring a 35% stake in furniture startup Furlenco, the publicly listed firm said Monday as it pushes for a bigger share of India’s mattress market. Sheela Foam has proposed to pay $36.5 million.

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Distressed Debt Hedge Funds: How to Become a Vulture Capitalist

Mergers and Inquisitions

Ask anyone interested in distressed debt hedge funds for “the pitch,” and they’ll probably mention one of the following: “It’s like long/short equity or credit , but more interesting!” Distressed investing offers equity-like returns with lower risk.” Distressed assets offer non-correlated returns, similar to global macro.”

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06-30-2023 Newsletter: Mastering the Paper LBO: A Crucial Part of the Private Equity Interview Process

OfficeHours

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. this buyout will be a private takeover), you may instead be given (or have asked for) the share price and number of shares outstanding.