Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 10, 2025

The era of the single store generalist Body Shop is coming to an end is the subject of this month’s series, and it’s based on a presentation I’ve been giving at SEEMA Association events and beyond. It’s something I believe in being true. I promise it has a happy ending of a story. So it’s an industry I love.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 2, 2023

When you first decide to enter the world of private equity, you will undoubtedly be more overwhelmed than you were when you entered investment banking recruiting. When it comes to investment banking, there are only so many investment banks that you can choose from.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 12, 2023

Working in private equity is highly attractive for many reasons, and many finance professionals who are not already in the field often look for ways to break in. One of the primary ways to do so is by landing an internship at a private equity firm you might want to work at.

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OfficeHours

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

.” These webinars are packed with valuable insights from industry professionals and experts in the world of Finance – from private equity to investment banking, career transitions, career growth, and a whole lot more! How was your experience recruiting into Private Equity?

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For the past months, OfficeHours has had some amazing speakers, including private equity pros, HBS MBA grads, and successful founders. We cover topics like private equity, investment banking, switching careers, and how to grow in your job. What have been the key milestones & challenges?

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OfficeHours

MAY 24, 2023

You’ve got your dream private equity! But that is just the first step of the private equity journey. Private equity firms are typically very hierarchical, with multiple levels of professionals needing to move up to make it to the title of MD or Partner. Congratulations!

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 15, 2024

Private equity value creation came on my radar a few years ago when I noticed something: Even though traditional PE deal roles were not doing well, “operational” or “value creation” teams still seemed to be recruiting. What Does the Private Equity Value Creation Team Do in Real Life?

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OfficeHours

JULY 11, 2023

Hey All — Rohit here and it’s been a busy couple of days – word has gotten out about Diversity Events at Megafunds already starting for On-Cycle 2025… needless to say we’ve been pretty swamped with inbounds and LOTS of calls happening. Are you attending any PE On-Cycle Diversity Events in the coming weeks?

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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.

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Cooley M&A

OCTOBER 13, 2023

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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.

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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. Maybe even more important than your major is your GPA.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 5, 2023

The paper LBO is one of the most commonly used and intimidating interview techniques for private equity. Many candidates dread the paper LBO, but simply put, it is one of the most definitive “weeder” techniques used by many private equity firms and investment banking to lower the applicant pool.

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MergersCorp M&A International

AUGUST 9, 2024

The world of finance is often daunting, especially for those unfamiliar with the intricacies of investment vehicles like hedge funds and private equity. Definitions Hedge Funds : Hedge funds are pooled investment funds that employ a variety of strategies to generate high returns for their investors.

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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.

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

For private equity investors, interest rate movements can have a very significant impact on the outlook of their investments since PE uses such a large amount of debt to finance transactions. Therefore, ideal private equity target companies have steady cash flows and minimize variable or unexpected costs.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 24, 2023

“Event-driven hedge funds” is one of the more confusing labels in finance. Part of the issue is that many different strategies fall within the “event-driven” category: merger arbitrage , activist investing , distressed investing, special situations, and more. If this fund is right, the company’s price may increase by 50%.

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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. trillion in growth and buyout private equity dry powder , these investors stand ready to bridge the gap.

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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.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

I never expected to revisit the topic of bulge bracket banks so quickly because the full list changes slowly, and we updated it a few years ago. But the events of 2023, including the UBS acquisition of Credit Suisse and the rise of firms like Wells Fargo, Jefferies, and RBC, have shaken up the traditional list.

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 17, 2023

So you want to pursue a role in Private Equity and Growth Equity? Other investments may be more protected from economic impacts and can help with diversification. So you want to pursue a role in Investment Banking/Lateral Banking?

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

If you’re a seller who is evaluating the opportunity to partner with a private equity investor, it’s essential to understand the various characteristics of private equity funds that might be interested in your business.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Distressed debt investing offers advantages over other hedge fund strategies , but the marketing often oversells the benefits. Some people can do very well at dedicated distressed funds, but in most cases, you’d be better off pursuing the strategy at a broader credit or event-driven hedge fund : What Are Distressed Debt Hedge Funds?

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Lastly, going public is a liquidity event for the founders and early investors, allowing them to cash in on their success. The upshot is that private companies could now raise all the money they needed from private equity or venture capital funds without even considering an IPO. These include Bridgestone Corp.,

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OfficeHours

MAY 16, 2023

When certain positive or negative market events occur, concentration can result in high price volatility as hedge funds try to get out of a concentrated position. This can help offset potential losses and reduce risk by keeping their investors’ money safe from negative market events. investment banking, private equity , VC, etc.)

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 24, 2024

But then recruiting moved up, the MBA process became more structured, and now we have 4-year-olds aiming for “Target Kindergartens” so they can eventually get into investment banking ~15 years in the future. where you attend a few days of events and workshops and get fast-tracked for first-round interviews if you do well enough.

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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. It's an art that requires continuous learning, adaptation, and a keen eye on global events.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 28, 2024

Now, have you thought about how ownership stakes in privately held companies like yours get monetized? In the event of a sale, would it be you who is receiving liquidity—or are you the one providing it? The post Ownership Transfer Issues in the Sale of Professional Services Firms appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC.

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Solganick & Co.

AUGUST 24, 2023

ACG LA Business Conference, September 12-13, 2023 – Beverly Hills, CA We are excited to meet our investment banking and private equity peers at this once-a-year event. is a data-driven investment bank and M&A advisory firm focused exclusively on software and technology services companies.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JANUARY 13, 2023

We successfully advised five clients on liquidity events last year, and despite headwinds and whispers of recession, look forward to an equally successful year in 2023. CCA’S investment banking team successfully completed five deal transactions across healthcare, engineering, and a variety of other industries.

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How2Exit

MAY 20, 2024

At the age of 21, he entered the realm of investment banking, starting his career with Bank of America and quickly delving into the M&A team. Carl has a storied background, including work with giants like GE and Hewlett Packard, and an impressive stint in private equity.

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Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 24, 2023

Unsought Products Items consumers do not generally think of buying but purchase due to sudden events or perceived needs , like insurance or funeral services. If you're interested in breaking into finance, check out our Private Equity Course and Investment Banking Course , which help thousands of candidates land top jobs every year.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

While they're seen in numerous sectors, their significance shines particularly in investment banking , private equity, and corporate finance. In modern times, their usage has expanded, notably in sectors like investment banking and private equity , adapting to the dynamic needs of the financial industry.

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OfficeHours

JULY 18, 2023

I started my career in 2014 as an investment banking analyst in an oil & gas coverage group. The implications of these events were massive, fueling fear and speculation that other countries would similarly leave the EU. investment banking, private equity , VC, etc.) and how our process works.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

APRIL 8, 2024

When investment bankers apply a strategic approach to taking the business to market and provide the right resources and guidance, they and their clients thrive. Among 420 private equity firms, the number of closed deals dropped from a high of 193 in Q4 of 2021 to a low of 57 in Q2 of this year, per a GF Data mid-year report.

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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. Countries are more receptive to foreign investments when the global trade environment is stable.

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How2Exit

JULY 3, 2023

The speaker mentions that if the seller's main goal is to retire or spend more time with their family, a private equity firm may not be the right buyer. Private equity firms often require the seller to stay involved in the business for a certain period of time and may offer additional incentives to keep them engaged.

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