A firm approaches you about being their sell-side adviser, what are three things you would ask to receive from them?
If you were assigned to work on an engagement with a manufacturing company and you could ask management only three questions, what would they be?
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audited financial statements, capital structure info, executive backgrounds/compensation
What are your profit margins? Sales? How high are the barriers to entry for your business environment?
First things that come to mind
Sell-side advisor: Standard pitch stuff. Relevant transaction experience (including relevant outcome stats), perspectives on valuation, perspectives on likely buyers and strategic rationales.
Engagement with manufacturing: Historical and projected financials, competitive landscape of industry including top competitors, opportunities for growth/operational improvements
All of these questions are fairly complex, save financials and relevant experience, and would require in-depth answers. If you're question is meant to be three specific things these might be too broad.
Valuation expectations, historical financials w/explanations of margins, and investment highlights (top things about your firm)
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