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Single-Manager Hedge Funds: The Best Way to Get a Recurring Guest Spot on CNBC?

Mergers and Inquisitions

They might have separate teams for specific strategies or markets, but everything is run under a single Profit & Loss statement (P&L). There are very few real “requirements” besides the single PM / single P&L one above and the standard Limited Partner / General Partner structure that all hedge funds use.

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How To Value an RIA

Sica Fletcher

Who Performs A Valuation? RIA valuations are typically performed by one of three parties: The M&A Advisor A Third-Party Specialist The Seller Themselves Although many sellers attempt to perform their own valuations, we strongly recommend against this.

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Venture Capital Interview Questions: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Mergers and Inquisitions

Firm-Specific and Process Questions – What do you think about our portfolio? Technical Questions – You could get standard questions about accounting and valuation or VC-specific questions about cap tables, key metrics in your industry, or how to value startups. Market and Investment Questions – Which startup would you invest in?

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M&A Blog #12 – sell-side acquisition (preparation)

Francine Way

Peaked market valuations: When market cycle peaks or an industry fully matures, it may be advantageous for shareholders to cash out. Regardless of the base reason(s), the current owners and management of a company looking for a new owner should seek to: Maximize return on investment for current owners.

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IT Services M&A Update: Q4 2023 and 2024 Outlook Summary

Solganick & Co.

While overall deal volume dipped slightly compared to the record-breaking highs of 2022, falling by around 5%, the total value of transactions remained surprisingly resilient, hovering near the $400 billion mark, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

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How To Sell: Insurance Agency M&A, Step-By-Step

Sica Fletcher

Buyers want to acquire your agency and intend to sell it after several years for a profit, typically as part of a larger portfolio of purchased companies (e.g., Valuation For a more in-depth examination of the valuation process, consult our previous article on the subject here. Valuation is a process in and of itself.

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Event-Driven Hedge Funds: The Best Home for Bankers Turned Investors?

Mergers and Inquisitions

They have their investment thesis and valuation, and the earnings announcement is the event that unlocks value… …but this is not what “event-driven” means in most cases. But if we’re wrong, and the spin-off doesn’t happen or gets done at a lower valuation, the parent company’s share price would fall by only 10%.”

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