Merger Model- SA Interviews
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on 1/19/13 at 1:12am
I'm curious how many of you (if any) have been asked in depth questions or questions in general about merger models, how to walk through them, etc when interviewing for SA positions. I'd expect this more from places like Greenhill, Evercore, PWP that are very M&A focused but don't even know what sort of expectations they have. Thanks for your help (I'm also asking this for a relevant reason beyond just being curious).






how to calculate beta in a
how to calculate beta in a merger context --- how to use DCF vs NPV in a merger to calculate target co's value...
FYI I was asked that during
FYI I was asked that during an interview with one of the elite boutiques..
couchy: how to calculate beta
how to calculate beta in a merger context --- how to use DCF vs NPV in a merger to calculate target co's value...
Damn, I've went through the paid BIWS investment banking guide, but have no idea how to answer these questions. Any hints?
A Fellow
how to calculate beta in a merger context --- how to use DCF vs NPV in a merger to calculate target co's value...
Damn, I've went through the paid BIWS investment banking guide, but have no idea how to answer these questions. Any hints?
I have a feeling that's why they specifically asked that lol...
I think it would probably be
I think it would probably be rare to get these sort of questions unless you were at a place which is extremely M&A heavy and you had a finance background and maybe you said something about it. That said, never hurts to know it and stand out. The modeling classes WSO offers will probably help you learn that stuff.
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I've been asked about Acc/Dil
I've been asked about Acc/Dil model, but it was high level. Some unsolicited advice: understand how an operating model works [3 Financial Statements], once you're familiar with it LBOs, Acc/Dil or DCF will come intuitively, they're all pretty much the same thing just w/ different schedules / manipulations based on the analysis.
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Had to consolidate balance
Had to consolidate balance sheets using the 3 methods. Then do an LBO on paper.
SA interview for a pretty good boutique.
couchy: how to calculate beta
how to calculate beta in a merger context --- how to use DCF vs NPV in a merger to calculate target co's value...
So what was the correct answer for the DCF vs NPV question?