OfficeHours

AUGUST 9, 2023

To know if the buyside is right for you, let’s start with a textbook understanding of “What is private equity?” Private equity involves investing capital directly into private businesses that are not publicly traded on stock exchanges (that would be a hedge fund). Strategic thinking skills are essential.

Private Equity

Successful Acquisitions

JUNE 27, 2023

Will Cava Going Public Set the Table for Other IPOs? By David Braun, Founder and CEO, Capstone Strategic When Washington DC based restaurant chain Cava became a publicly traded company recently, it bucked a trend that has lasted nearly two years, a notable absence of American IPOs.

IPO

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Some argue that GE offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to fund innovation and growth – as in venture capital – plus the ability to limit downside risk and invest in proven companies – as in private equity. The Top Growth Equity Firms Why Did Growth Equity Get So Popular?

Private Equity

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 31, 2024

If you ever tire of the hype around tech, industrials private equity might be an ideal hiding spot. Morgan’s acquisition of Carnegie Steel in 1901 – was an industrials private equity deal. Table Of Contents Industrials Private Equity Defined What Has Drawn Private Equity Firms to Industrials Companies?

Private Equity

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

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

When you hear the words “healthcare private equity,” two thoughts probably come to mind: Wait a minute, isn’t healthcare a risky/growth-oriented sector? In most of the world, healthcare is either government-run or a mixed public/private sector. Are there many private healthcare companies for PE firms to acquire?

Private Equity

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

For private equity investors, one of the most important considerations for a successful investment is determining the value the firm will receive at exit, which directly impacts fund returns. Private equity investors often have a 5 to 7-year investment horizon and expect a significant return at the end of this hold period.

Investors

Wizenius

JULY 2, 2023

In the world of finance, Private Equity (PE) stands as a strategic and dynamic investment approach that unlocks value in businesses. 1) First Stage - Acquire Private Equity firms embark on a meticulous search for investment opportunities, resembling detectives on a mission.

Private Equity

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 20, 2023

For private equity investors who have been monitoring the situation around inflation for the last few months to a year, many have been disappointed to see the slow trajectory with which inflation has been coming down from highs. Explore the role of private equity now. Currently, inflation in the U.S.

Investors

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

TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 31, 2023

Given the dry IPO climate, we are bereft of new data regarding exit values, so this deal is like a fresh, cool breeze on a sultry summer afternoon. The deal is interesting because of its size, but we’re more interested in the insight it provides on the current state of the tech landscape as it pertains to valuations.

Sale

Devensoft

AUGUST 21, 2023

In the fast-paced world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), two titans of finance go head-to-head: venture capitalists and private equity firms. On the other side of the ring, private equity firms are focused on acquiring established businesses, restructuring them, and driving operational efficiencies to maximize returns.

Private Equity

Cooley M&A

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The bankers on the panel shared the belief that the quality of SPAC sponsors has increased as private equity firms, successful dealmakers and well-regarded VC investors launching their own SPACs. Going Public via a SPAC vs. an IPO or Direct Listing.

IPO

Wizenius

AUGUST 16, 2023

Private Equity (PE) often becomes the coveted next step for many investment bankers, promising new dimensions within the financial landscape. Exploring a day in the life of a PE professional provides valuable insights into this dynamic field. 3) Due Diligence & Execution: Upon greenlighting a deal, the due diligence phase kicks in.

Private Equity

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 23, 2023

However, for private equity investors, this uncertainty represents a unique opportunity to take advantage of investment opportunities in public markets. A “take-private” transaction in the context of private equity is a process by which a PE firm acquires a publicly listed company and converts it into a privately held entity.

Investors

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

For private equity investors who have been monitoring the situation around inflation for the last few months to a year, many have been disappointed to see the slow trajectory with which inflation has been coming down from highs. Instead, inflation of 5% would mean that the private equity firm’s real return would be reduced to 15%.

Investors

PE Hub

JANUARY 3, 2024

Six steps private equity sponsors should take now to prepare for a thawing IPO market. The post Time to come in from the cold appeared first on PE Hub.

Private Equity

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

AUGUST 16, 2024

Private equity (PE) firms are investing in middle market businesses at a healthy pace despite a high interest rate environment that makes it more costly to finance deals. The post Platform or Bolt-on: Two Different, Compelling Paths of Private Equity Investment appeared first on Chesapeake Corporate Advisors.

Private Equity

Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 18, 2024

In that environment, very few firms sought IPOs, and there was a major slowdown in overall exits, whether private or public. And will that mean that some of the privately held management consulting firms or other professional services companies will choose an IPO this year?

IPO

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

However, for private equity investors, this uncertainty represents a unique opportunity to take advantage of investment opportunities in public markets. A “take-private” transaction in the context of private equity is a process by which a PE firm acquires a publicly listed company and converts it into a privately held entity.

Investors

Wizenius

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Leverage Buyouts (LBO) are a strategic financial maneuver where a financial sponsor, typically a private equity firm, acquires a target company by utilizing a substantial amount of debt alongside a smaller portion of equity. Within an LBO framework, investors aim to boost returns by leveraging debt to magnify equity returns.

Debt

Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

First, there’s the ability to raise substantial capital by issuing shares to the public in an initial public offering (IPO), as well as secondary offerings. 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.

Private Equity

OfficeHours

JUNE 21, 2023

More surprisingly, a handful of private equity associates have also reached out about being laid off or being put on performance plans in a tough market. Or maybe you feel you have enough experience and want to jump direct into an investing role at a hedge fund, private equity firm, or VC fund.

Investment Banking

Cooley M&A

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Judges selected finalists for the Transatlantic Corporate Team of the Year award based on standout corporate transactions in one of the following fields: IPOs, public M&A, private equity or corporate reorganizations.

Corporation

Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Investment Banking: Deals The basic difference is that in “investment banking” groups, such as technology , TMT , healthcare , or consumer retail , you work on various deal types: sell-side and buy-side M&A, leveraged buyouts, IPOs, follow-on offerings, and bond issuances. or debt offerings (investment-grade or high-yield bonds).

Capital Market

OfficeHours

JULY 11, 2023

IS THE IPO MARKET COMING BACK? The Officehours Guide To Private Equity Part 4: Megafund Vs. Middle Market Private Equity Discover the world of Middle Market Private Equity with expert insights and guidance. Are there still upsell opportunities in a market like this?

Investment Banking

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For example, in the 2012 Facebook IPO, common shareholders gained exposure to the tech giant's fortunes, while also securing a say in corporate matters. 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.

Corporation

Growth Business

JULY 26, 2023

By this stage, companies will have developed a strong market fit, a customer base and require more capital to expand further to prepare themselves for IPO. Because of the reduced risk and higher cheque sizes, many private equity funds come into play from Series C onwards. Is there a set amount each round looks to raise?

Funds

Solganick & Co.

MAY 13, 2024

Private equity firms are extra sensitive to interest rates and thus should become more active in the M&A market as interest rates come down. We continue to work with several new private equity funds that have successfully raised capital over the past 12 months.

M&A

The Deal

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Public markets, however, have been tepid, with the much-awaited IPO of L Catterton Management Ltd. But some subsectors, such as beauty, fragrance, residential services and medical spas, remained active as risk-off investors shifted deal activity toward categories they view as less discretionary, according to Leonhardt.

M&A

Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 14, 2024

General Mills acquired private equity-backed TNT Crust, a frozen pizza supplier, for $253 million. Many private equity firms have acquired bakeries and are pursuing companies to add to their platforms. Jim Sowers is a Managing Director with more than 30 years of experience in investment banking and corporate finance.

M&A

Cooley M&A

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

There are compelling rationales for adopting a dual-class structure, but even proponents of the structure generally acknowledge that these benefits are significantly mitigated once the dual-class shares are out of the hands of the founders and/or pre-IPO stockholders. Potential carve outs for M&A voting agreements. Stockholder litigation.

M&A

Francine Way

JULY 8, 2017

Many of these causes have their equivalences to the reasons behind the sale of a company (also known as a divestiture): Liquidity: As the equity holding period matured, investors (private equity funds behind companies) will look to sell.

M&A

Wizenius

JULY 17, 2023

Dig deeper into articles related to Equity markets, IPOs, M&As, Private Equity Fundings, and Startups. Start with different types of news and seek help from seniors or research online for unfamiliar terms. News is a gateway to the outside world. Excel and PowerPoint: Become a master of these two applications!

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Bulge Bracket Bank Definition: The “bulge brackets” are the largest global banks that operate in all regions and offer all services – M&A, equity, debt, and others – to clients; they work on the biggest deals (usually $1 billion+) and have divisions for sales & trading , equity research , wealth management , corporate banking , and more.

Bulge Bracket

Sun Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Common exit strategies include selling to strategic buyers, private equity firms, management buyouts (MBOs), or going public through an initial public offering (IPO). Consider Different Exit Options: Various exit options are available to mid-market business owners, each with its own advantages and considerations.

Negotiation

Growth Business

JULY 17, 2024

Valuation and Negotiation: The valuation of the business and terms of equity investment are critical in negotiations to ensure fair terms for both parties. Private equity companies are perhaps the clearest examples of this type of financing, and you can also count here sources such as crowdfunding , IPOs, and incubators and accelerators.

Funds