Can someone help me out with Capital IQ Data?
Hi guys!I'm in a big fix. As mentioned in another thread, I'm currently working on my final thesis at the university. The Topic is "'The Hot Debt Market - Leverage and Firm Growth in Private Equity"....
View ArticlePE B-School Relationship
Hey Guys, Was hoping to get a better sense for B-school placement from different firms. Obviously, the vast majority are case-by-case and there are exceptions from every firm, but what are the firms...
View ArticleWhy did you choose to go into PE?
I am currently preparing for an interview at a small PE fund. I was just wondering why the people here in this forum were choosing to go into PE, especially people who started their career in PE. Quote...
View ArticleOliver Wyman to Private Equity
Haven't seen this path covered in a while and would be curious to hear what insights people have. I'd be trying to go the route from consultant to PE (working on due dilligence M&A cases and trying...
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Private Equity Interview Prep Pack Version 2.0 is Out!
Ready to tackle the toughest private equity interview questions? Recruiting season is right around the corner and just in time we've released version 2.0 of our popular PE interview Prep Pack.This new...
View ArticleCPPIB Principal Credit Investments
I have an interview coming up with the principal credit investments team at CPPIB in New York. Appreciate any advice on how to prepare for the interview, what types of questions they are likely to ask,...
View ArticleHow do you guys justify 60+ hours a week in an office?
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View ArticleThoughts on Leopard Capital LP (Frontier Market PE firm)?
There's an article on these guys on M&I. I can't post that link, but a quick google search is all you need.Frontier Market PE and this firm seems *really* interesting, but what do those with PE...
View ArticleWhy would a Private Equity fund not use WACC as the discount rate when...
Why would a Private Equity fund not use WACC as the discount rate when valuing a potential LBO target?Thank you Quote Bookmark
View ArticlePrincipal Investing vs. Traditional PE - Energy
hey guys - just wondering what are the key differences in traditional PE vs. principal investing in the energy sector. i have done IB for a couple years and figured it's a good time to switch to the...
View ArticleLearning more about Private Equity
I'm an undergraduate student and I'm very interested in learning more about the industry of Private Equity. What are some books or other resources I should look into to learn more about this...
View ArticleThesis - Impact of interest rate changes on PE funds
Hey,I'm a student and I want to writy my thesis about the impact of interest rate changes on PE funds (especially the willingness of such funds to pay more for their targets). I have a bit problem in...
View ArticleCredit HF --> MM PE?
I've been working at a pretty well-known / well respect credit-focused hedge fund for about 6-months now (I was an IBD analyst at a BB before) and I'm just not super enthusiastic about my job here. I...
View ArticleInfrastructure PE in Chicago?
Hello everyone. Does anyone know a solid private equity firm involved/interested in infrastructure in Chicago. I have 10+ years of principal investing experience in the space and want to move on to a...
View ArticleHow do I transition from Wharton MBA to PE? (with non-finance background)
I'm an incoming student at Wharton's MBA program (entering fall 2016) after two years of work at an education non-profit after undergrad.My situation: I know based off a lot of research and discussions...
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LBO Leverage - Rule of thumbs
Can anyone give me a rule of thumb for leverage levels to model during an LBO case study: How much senior debt; how much sub debt? Along with rates pleaseLBO Leveraged buyout Quote Bookmark
View ArticlePrivate equity chances from a top 30-50 b-school?
How big is my chance of getting into private equity if I get an MBA from a top 50 bschool? Open to working for boutique private equity funds anywhere in the US.Work experience pre-MBA is in a boutique...
View ArticleWhen to begin PE networking if at all
Hey guys, I'm a current college senior and about to begin an analyst stint at one of the top BB's in a good group with solid placement. My question is in regards to PE recruiting. I've seen people make...
View ArticleCalculating Levered FCF
I've started interview prep for PE and I've noticed some inconsistencies between how levered FCF is calculated between guides and model tests. Thus far I have seen three types of calculations:1)...
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