Sell side research written and modeling test

Have a modeling and written test for middle mkt sell side research on Monday. They said it would be 3 hours was hoping someone had any clarity on what to expect and how to best prepare. Any help would be appreciated.

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I'd expect a simple P&L the derives an EPS. Remember to use adjusted figures to calculate Adj EBITDA and Adj EPS. This should take you ~1.5 hours. The rest is reading past couple transcripts to derive a simple thesis. First paragraph recaps earnings and key figures, second and third paragraph talks about what mgmt said on the call and what the Q&A was focusing on. Last paragraph should be a reiterate of whether you believe the stock is a outperform (buy), underperform (sell), or a equal weight (hold). 

What sector is the seat for? You could try to do some scouting to see any public comments on the space or the name itself.  

 

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