Due diligence on companies
Hi everyone,Does anyone have any good articles on analyzing the financial statements, in particular cashflow statements?I am currently performing due diligence on our target companies and have no clue...
View ArticleFund Overviews (TPG, KKR, Madison Dearborn)
Hi All, Does anyone have any information on what differentiates these three funds or where you would look for such info? I am hoping to understand more about how they invest and what the associate...
View ArticleWhy Distressed PE?
If asked this question, how would you guys answer it? Besides the fact that Distressed PE will be more flexible, looking up and down and cap structure and the story is more interesting since you are...
View ArticleFrom Derivatives Sales to PE/Private Debt Sales
Hi,I am here to seek your advice/opinion on a potential move from my current job to a role in PE/Private Debt (which would be a start from the bottom decision sort of).Essentially I am 29 years old...
View ArticleTop B School from PE Fundraising/Private Placement/Placement Agent/Private...
Hey there, I was wondering how top B-schools would perceive an analyst experience at a top bank (Credit Suisse, Evercore, Lazard) in their Private Funds Group. This is the division that raises capital...
View ArticleHow to Get Started in PE LBO's
Hey guys,I've been a big follower of WSO for a few years but have only really read the content as an outsider. I'd like to reach out to see how I can finally get into the actual industry. Right now...
View ArticleKKR Credit - Special Situation
Hello everyone,Does anyone know anything about KKR's Special Situation Group under its credit division? It seems like there is very limited information about this group on here. My understanding is...
View ArticleHow to make the move in PE: LDN >> USA ?
Hi all,I was wondering if you know how to make the move in PE (or IBD as I suppose it is not much different) from London to USA (thinking NYC but also LA and SF as I guess it is very different).I guess...
View ArticleNeed an MBA to climb the ladder?
It's all in the title .. Do people in PE need an MBA to get promoted to Principal, Partner after the associate stint?It's a bit unclear what happens after the associate level, you do 2 years in IB as...
View ArticleIs it possible to go from mid-level MM IBD to MM PE?
Hello everyone,I'm a long-time lurker of WSO, and am finally venturing out with my first post. I actually want to start off by thanking everyone for their contributions to the community. I can honestly...
View ArticleOffer from REPE Fund: Need Advice
Hi all,Senior from target school who received a PE analyst offer from Realterm. REPE fund investing heavily in warehouses, logistics and airport real estate.Does anybody know about this firm/how good...
View ArticleThe path to private equity from real estate
Anyone here successfully jump from real estate to traditional private equity? What industry do you now focus on, why did you choose that industry and what was the path like?
View Articledeciding between consulting and vc
Hi all,I did a VC internship last summer in SF at a small firm (think 20 ppl) where I had both sourcing and operational roles. I received a return offer from the firm to go back full time after my last...
View ArticleDo you actually offer / or get asked about your opinion on an investment as...
From a lot of sources (guides, internet articles, people's why PE answer) I've heard them talk about how as an associate they will be able to provide their opinion on investments, or part of the job...
View ArticleHow exactly to Establish Whether Going Company is Genuine or Maybe not
Packers and movers are usually a good support in shifting. In most of the complexity of relocation they are the main one who can tackle it all and that too very professionally. If you are making a...
View ArticleBest background for PE
Guys, what is the best background for getting a job in PE: investment banking, equity research, or management consulting?
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Overview of Infrastructure Private Equity
Hello WSO, I have been a long time lurker, and this is my first post (or maybe I am one of the top rated authors who decided to make a post anonymously). I have noticed a certain lack of information...
View ArticleOut of curiousity..Consulting into IB into PE - possible? In IB currently
**Experience ** 2.5 years of consulting (mix of operational, restructuring & IT strategy) at think PwC, Deloitte. Post this, I made the switch into BBLevFin (2 years here) think JPM,GS,DB. I'm...
View ArticlePrivate Equity - LBO Model
A quick question,how to treat the debt used to finance a buyout on the target BS? do i count for it in the cash flow statement in CFF as "debt issuance"?? if so, isn't this debt supposed to be issued...
View ArticleDilemma
I am a freshman at a target, and can relatively easily graduate in 3 years. From those who I have talked to, said to just enjoy college and stay 4, but I think there is other options. I was thinking...
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