Brian DeChesare

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.”

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Brian DeChesare

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Your first thoughts reading this article might be, “Wait a minute, why are ‘private equity exit opportunities’ a topic? But despite the hype, people do leave private equity all the time, whether it’s voluntary or forced. So, as with every other career, it’s important to understand your exit options.

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Brian DeChesare

JANUARY 10, 2024

It’s one area where people on both sides tend to talk past each other : Bankers say that wealth management roles pay less, offer less interesting work, and lack good exit opportunities. By contrast, investment banking is more about advising companies on transactions such as M&A deals , equity and debt deals , and restructuring.

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Brian DeChesare

OCTOBER 18, 2023

What about the exit opportunities? But in capital markets, you work on just one category of deals , such as equity-related transactions (IPOs, follow-ons, convertible bonds, etc.) This deal type distinction matters because your deal experience determines your skills, hours, compensation as you advance, and exit opportunities.

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Brian DeChesare

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

But when you consider the recruiting landscape, compensation, and exit opportunities, Canada comes up short in most areas. The bulge bracket banks also operate in Canada, but they tend to be more active on M&A deals – especially larger, cross-border ones – and on larger debt and equity offerings (over $1 billion).

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Scott Mashuda

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

While debt is cheaper than equity , cost of debt plays a pivotal role in shaping M&A activity in the lower middle market. Financial multiples are used as a barometer to evaluate the value and potential of an investment opportunity. Valuation in the private markets is often defined by a business’ EBITDA. What is EBITDA?

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Brian DeChesare

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?

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Scott Mashuda

JANUARY 31, 2023

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Viking Mergers

OCTOBER 3, 2022

While challenging, it also afforded him the opportunity to learn, not just from an employee perspective but also from his dad’s experience as the business owner. Devak found himself drawn to M&A and finance because of the opportunity to help other business owners like his family. That way, when you’re ready to exit, you can.

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Brian DeChesare

JANUARY 19, 2022

According to some, you do almost no modeling or technical work in this group, and it’s one of the easier jobs in IB, similar equity or debt capital markets. But if you read other accounts, FSG runs models, Analysts get hands-on technical work, and the hours could be longer and more stressful because your clients are private equity firms.

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FE International

APRIL 20, 2022

Acquirers have continued to benefit from historically low interest rates and many sellers have opted to exit while the market is strong with multiples continuing to grow. There has never been a better time in history to exit an e-commerce business than today. Opportunities Within Shopify and Amazon FBA. September of 2021 for $6.6

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

It equips individuals with the tools to navigate the labyrinthine landscape of financing models, assess associated risks, and seize opportunities. Venture Capital and Private Equity For buyers seeking substantial financing, venture capital and private equity firms can be attractive options. SBA Loans The U.S.

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Brian DeChesare

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.

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Value Scout

MARCH 30, 2023

The right solution for succession can then be to sell the business to financial investors and private equity managers. In recent years, private equity companies have increasingly shifted their focus to small- and medium-sized companies. The company not only survives but develops further under new management.

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Value Scout

MAY 10, 2023

Search funds make good potential buyers for small- and middle-market business owners looking to exit their companies. Search fund entrepreneurs differ from private equity investors, as they actively run the acquired business and grow it. Co-investment opportunity.

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Lighter Capital

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Panel Session #1 on M&A: Selling to private equity and raising venture. Panel Session #2 on M&A: Preparing for an exit and the current state of the market. Our passion is for providing founders with more opportunities to meet, learn from each other, and grow as startup leaders. We’re excited for what’s ahead.”

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Brian DeChesare

JUNE 15, 2022

People say these roles pay less, offer boring/repetitive work, and do not give you many exit opportunities. First, note that these terms apply only to investment banks and related finance firms (private equity firms, hedge funds, etc.). Would you rather work in corporate development or private banking?

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Brian DeChesare

APRIL 5, 2023

Sovereign Wealth Fund Strategies Sovereign wealth funds can invest in almost anything, from equities to fixed income to real estate, infrastructure, private equity, hedge funds, and more. So, your best option in most cases is to gain traditional investment banking or private equity experience and use that to move in.

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Lighter Capital

AUGUST 3, 2022

Fueling the historic surge were three primary factors, as well as their interconnection: Exits. Exits We all love profitable exits, but most of all, VCs love them. Mergers and acquisitions, SPACs, private equity, and IPOs helped to drive more than 1,150 exits — on average more than three per day, including holidays and weekends.

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Brian DeChesare

JUNE 21, 2023

Investment Banking in Dubai: Exit Opportunities The standard exits – private equity , hedge funds , corporate development , family offices , and sovereign wealth funds – exist, but they’re all smaller than in other regions, except for SWFs. 7,200 | U.K.: 1,000 | Dubai: ~150 Hedge Funds: S.: 3,200 | U.K.: ~500

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Brian DeChesare

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Ask the average student or professional in the finance industry about their long-term career goal, and they’ll usually say, “ private equity mega-funds. ”. Similar to middle market private equity , though, there are some definitional problems here. Definitions: What is a Private Equity Mega-Fund?

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FE International

APRIL 13, 2022

Acquirers have benefitted from historically low-interest rates and many sellers have opted to exit while the market is strong with growing multiples. This means there should still be a strong supply of excellent acquisition opportunities in 2022 and beyond as the businesses that have survived are stronger than ever. Enhanced Security.

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Cooley M&A

DECEMBER 14, 2020

A SPAC, or “blank check company,” is a corporate vehicle created for the sole purpose of acquiring an existing private company and taking it public within a specified time frame. All of the speakers agreed that private company founders are increasingly evaluating SPACs as a public market exit alternative to IPOs and direct listings.

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Reynolds Holding

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Public versus private status is a common point of differentiation among companies and can determine, for example, how they are regulated and who can invest in them. Yet many private companies increasingly resemble their public counterparts. First, there is growing overlap between public and private firms’ sources of capital.

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Brian DeChesare

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The breadth of deals has widened over time, but you are still more likely to get equity and debt experience than in-depth M&A experience. or “Should Company A raise Debt or Equity ?”) Investment Banking in Hong Kong: Exit Opportunities. So, even if you are physically in HK, you’ll be working on mostly Chinese deals.

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Brian DeChesare

JUNE 29, 2022

If you’re thinking about exit opportunities and can’t decide between private equity and hedge funds , activist hedge funds might be your solution. And similar to long/short equity hedge funds , they target undervalued and misunderstood companies and profit when the rest of the market catches up.

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Valutico

AUGUST 17, 2022

As some recent start-up valuations are falling amidst investor caution, this new development comes at an opportune time to positively impact how effectively financial firms value young businesses. The chosen multiple is applied to the target company’s forecast earnings at the chosen forecast year to determine the exit value. .

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Lighter Capital

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Getting it right can set the stage for successful fundraising rounds and exits. Getting it wrong can cost you equity and diminish future capital investments — and in some cases it could lead your startup to fail. In other words, it’s a company's equity value before receiving capital from an investor in an upcoming round.

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Brian DeChesare

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

On the other hand, there are quite a few differences in the exit opportunities, the recruiting process, and the day-to-day work. Also, while the compensation is lower than in roles such as investment banking and private equity, the averages and ceilings differ based on the category.

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Reynolds Holding

MAY 10, 2022

In an influential study, Doidge, Karolyi, and Stulz (2017) conclude that a high number of public companies exiting the public equity market explains 46 percent of the listing gap. A unique aspect of going-private transactions in the U.S. A unique aspect of going-private transactions in the U.S.

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Equidam

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Illustrating Potential: A valuation helps potential investors to understand the potential risk to reward ratio of your business, which is crucial to understanding whether you represent an attractive opportunity. It is crucial that your projections are coherent with your story, your go-to-market, and your long term strategy.

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Brian DeChesare

APRIL 6, 2022

It’s a great place for anyone who wants to work with well-known companies and brands, gain general valuation/modeling experience, and keep their exit options open. The benefits of the group are almost like the benefits of getting into investment banking : brand/prestige, technical skills, and exit opportunities.

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Scott Mashuda

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Strategic buyers are often public or private companies looking to acquire other companies within the same industry (or an adjacent one) and grow their corporate footprints. Financial buyers are typically private equity firms or family offices. The Strategic Buyer. The Financial Buyer. The Individual Buyer.

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Brian DeChesare

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

more limited exit opportunities). Also, there are still misconceptions about the financial modeling in the group, the hours, the exit opportunities, and other topics, so this updated article will address all of those: Definitions: What is Public Finance Investment Banking?

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Reynolds Holding

MAY 10, 2023

And investors in distressed de-SPACed companies should diligently monitor the company and understand the unique risks and opportunities a Chapter 11 proceeding may present. Similarly, while most Chapter 11 proceedings yield insufficient value to provide recoveries for existing equity holders, that is not invariably the case.

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Deal Law Wire

MARCH 18, 2021

A Market Full of Opportunity. Significant losses and share depreciation from the pandemic have forced insurance businesses to review their strategies, resulting in a number of insurance companies actively pursuing opportunities to exit their non-core businesses through restructuring, divestitures, and other deal activity.

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Brian DeChesare

AUGUST 3, 2022

To switch banks , you should have done some networking before your internship even began, and you should follow up with your contacts a few weeks into the internship to ask about opportunities. in private equity ), and gotten a referral. What to Expect in Accelerated Recruiting and Interviews. Just kidding; it’s a great city !

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