What is an industry wedge in IB?

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Associate 1 in PE - LBOs

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A section of slides detailing a specific industry you can “wedge” into a generic, off the shelf deck to make your pitch look a little more customized to the client. Usually have some industry trend slides, potential targets, and recent transaction strips.

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