Brian DeChesare

MAY 29, 2024

With the craze over renewable energy and infrastructure over the past few years, we’ve received more and more questions about Project Finance vs. Corporate Finance. And yes, coincidentally, we have a new Project Finance & Infrastructure Modeling course. social infrastructure (hospitals, schools, etc.),

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Brian DeChesare

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Sell-Side Definition: In the finance industry, “buy-side firms” raise money from institutions and wealthy individuals and invest on their behalf, profiting from management fees, performance fees, or both; “sell-side firms” earn money from commissions charged to facilitate deals and to sell, market, and trade equity, debt, and other securities.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Private equity firms seek operational opportunities. While the NFL is opening up to private equity investment, there are stringent rules in the NBA and the NHL around owning minority stakes. GF: So, where else in the sports ecosystem can private equity firms find opportunity?

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Accountancy Today

AUGUST 22, 2023

FRP’s debt Advisory team has supported private equity firm Inspirit Capital on its investment in Aquest, a leading human capital services business, in a corporate carve-out from Capita Plc. Aquest comprises the Capita businesses previously known as Capita HR Solutions, Capita Resourcing, and ThirtyThree.

Corporate Finance 75

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Accountancy Today

APRIL 11, 2024

Moore Kingston Smith Corporate Finance has advised Roycian on the £7m Management Buyout (MBO) of McAndrew Martin, an award-winning, independent multi-disciplinary design firm with projects in the UK, and a rapidly growing presence in international markets.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Private equity firms are eager to exit their investments, sensing this market momentum.” This dynamic, combined with strong stock market performance, has many companies considering IPOs to take advantage of current momentum.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Benchmark tech analyst Cody Acree argues that a private equity firm like Apollo is a better fit for struggling Intel. Apollo Global Management has expressed interest in buying Intel; industry heavyweight Qualcomm was earlier reported to be considering a takeover of the Santa Clara, California-based semiconductor behemoth.

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Brian DeChesare

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The Big 5 Canadian banks – the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), the Bank of Montreal (BMO), the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD), the Bank of Novia Scotia (Scotiabank), and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) – tend to dominate domestic equity and debt deals. You could also include National Bank to make it the “Big 6.”.

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Brian DeChesare

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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Andrew Stolz

APRIL 3, 2020

Leveraged Buyout (“LBO”) is a quite common term in Corporate Finance field. It refers to acquiring a company (or its part) and financing it with debt. The buyer (the “sponsor”) raises debt and equity to acquire the target. The LBO ratios can go to 90% of debt and 10% of equity. Common Equity. Mezzanine debt.

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Brian DeChesare

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

However, these banks have minimal involvement in M&A , equity , and other non-debt deals, so they’re perceived as less desirable in terms of careers, compensation, and exit opportunities. To quantify this statement, Capital IQ searches produce the following numbers of PE firms and hedge funds in the U.S., or the U.K.

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Reynolds Holding

APRIL 30, 2024

Large-scale private equity buyouts, and the increasingly gargantuan financial firms that spearhead them, are commonly regarded as staples of today’s financialized corporate economy. Largely due to agency theory’s narrative influence, private equity has generally come to be understood not just as a U.S.-originated

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Equity Corporate Finance Banking Private Equity Firm 45

Brian DeChesare

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Internships at local venture capital or private equity firms. Corporate finance roles at nearby companies. Corporate banking. You could also think about fields like equity research that are less structured and that might allow you to get in without a previous internship. Wealth management.

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Brian DeChesare

JUNE 15, 2022

First, note that these terms apply only to investment banks and related finance firms (private equity firms, hedge funds, etc.). Example Jobs at a Bank: Investment banking , sales & trading , equity research , internal private equity , private banking , and private wealth management.

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Equilest

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs) are powerful tools in the financial world, used by private equity firms and savvy investors to maximize returns. Introduction Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs) are some of the most intriguing yet complex mechanisms in corporate finance. But how do you build a solid LBO analysis from scratch?

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Brian DeChesare

MAY 11, 2022

If that’s not you, but you still want to do something finance-related for higher pay, you should think about alternate pathways that let you achieve some of the same goals: Alternate Pathways into Finance or “Deal” Roles. The age requirements are less strict, and more experience usually helps you in corporate development recruiting.

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Accountancy Today

JULY 13, 2023

M&A activity is also likely to be supported by private equity firms that continue to focus on financial services investment and balance sheet-light businesses.”

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Private Equity Firm Banking Marketability Equity 52

Brian DeChesare

JUNE 1, 2022

Power and Utilities Investment Banking Definition: In power/utilities IB, bankers advise companies that produce, transmit, and distribute electricity, natural gas, and water on raising debt and equity and completing mergers and acquisitions. For example, let’s say the company’s Rate Base is $1,000, as in the Lazard example above.

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Global Finance

JUNE 4, 2024

GF: Are you seeing more mergers and acquisitions involving self-funded public companies and private equity firms? Eventually, private equity will lead coming out of this. We’re in a relatively stable environment, and it provides an opportunity for private equity firms to step back into the deal arena.

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Private Equity Firm Start-ups Finance Equity 59

Appraiser Newsroom

MAY 1, 2024

Secondly, navigating the complexities of cross-border transactions and diverse regulatory environments requires a deep understanding of complex corporate finance issues, such as the interaction of different currencies of projected cash flows and discount rates used, international tax laws, transfer pricing regulations, and local valuation standards.

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Intangible Assets Fair Market Value Compliance Private Equity Firm 52

Brian DeChesare

JULY 27, 2022

Anyone who’s ever traded stocks can understand long/short equity , and even simple global macro trades are easy to explain to the average person. To simplify, we can say that credit hedge funds operate in three main areas: Long/Short Credit – It’s similar to long/short equity , but with bonds rather than stocks. See the example above.

Equity 52

Equity Start-ups Private Equity Firm Beta 52

Reynolds Holding

MAY 9, 2022

In an effort to meet retail demand, mutual funds and innovative private equity firms have sought ways to provide broader access to VC. The article is forthcoming in the Review of Corporate Finance and available here. The appeal of these returns to retail investors is obvious.

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Valutico

JUNE 13, 2023

Comparable Company Analysis – Pros and Cons Comparable company analysis (CCA) is a popular approach to valuing a company, especially in accounting, M&A, investment banking and corporate finance fields. It involves comparing a company’s financial metrics to those of its peer companies to determine its valuation.

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Comparable Company Analysis Discounted Cash Flow Precedent Transaction Analysis Private Equity Firm 52

Brian DeChesare

JULY 17, 2024

based bulge brackets (GS, MS, JPM, Citi, and BofA) are the strongest international banks, and Avendus, Kotak, JM Financial, ICICI, and Axis are the strongest domestic firms. Financials are usually in the #1 spot because banks and insurance firms constantly issue debt; other sectors trade places in the rankings.

Banking 59

Banking Start-ups Equity Finance 59

Brian DeChesare

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Renewable Energy Investment Banking Definition: In renewable energy investment banking, bankers advise companies in the solar, wind, biofuel, storage, battery, smart grid, electric vehicle, hydrogen, hydroelectric, and carbon capture verticals on equity and debt issuances, asset deals, and mergers and acquisitions.

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Banking Finance Start-ups Equity 59

Appraiser Newsroom

JULY 9, 2023

Marina advises clients on valuation of complex securities for tax, financial reporting and risk management, including fixed income, commodity, and equity derivatives, contingent assets/liabilities, earnouts, and intellectual property. Josh Schaeffer, Ph.D , is Managing Director at Equity Methods.

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Intangible Assets Business Valuation Appraisal Equity 40

Appraiser Newsroom

JUNE 4, 2024

Gianfala is a Vice President of the Valuation Advisory group with over 15 years of experience in accounting, corporate finance, and business valuations. Michael is part of the industrial products industry group of the firm and co-head of U.S. She joined Chaffe & Associates, Inc. Tax Valuation Services.

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Global Finance

JUNE 4, 2024

For years, the NFL stiff-armed private equity firms that wanted a seat at the negotiating table. It also banned public corporations and sovereign wealth funds. How large a stake could a private equity firm buy? How many teams could a single firm invest in? The answers are not yet known.

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Brian DeChesare

JUNE 19, 2024

I noticed the other day that we had articles about how to start a private equity firm and how to start a hedge fund but nothing on venture capital. But just like superhero movies, career advice works best when it’s a trilogy – so we’ll complete this trilogy with how to start a venture capital firm.

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Start-ups Private Equity Firm Finance Equity 105

Brian DeChesare

AUGUST 10, 2022

Oil & Gas Investment Banking Definition: In oil & gas investment banking, professionals advise companies that search for, produce, store, transport, refine, and market energy on raising debt and equity and completing mergers and acquisitions. Midstream: 85 (mix of asset deals, M&A, debt, and even some private equity activity).

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Brian DeChesare

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Complete a part-time internship at a local private equity firm, venture capital firm, or search fund. Some equity research teams and hedge funds will also be impressed if you’ve passed it while working long hours. Significantly improve your resume through several drafts.

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ThomsonReuters

JUNE 7, 2021

With the transition from the Trump to the Biden administration, we’ve seen a major shift in attitudes around climate change and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) matters. This heightened scrutiny isn’t likely to let up anytime soon. 1) New administration and ESG. 3) Potential impact of new European ESG rules on American businesses.

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