Business Sense exercices
Hi all!
I'm starting to interview for several PE funds, and I'd like to be prepared as much as I can. I've done countless paper LBOs and real lbo models (within a 1h timeframe), but I know there's one thing I haven't practiced yet: my business sense.
It's very likely that I'll get to discuss about a company during a case study, and will need to give pros and cons for the investment, answer "business type questions" around ways to improve margins, fixed costs vs cogs, etc. I couldn't find anything on this, does anyone have examples of that kind of questions, or typical things to look at / understand in a company ?
Any input is welcomed :)
Thanks!
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Just do some consulting cases. Those are probably the best practice for the sort of thing you're looking for. Or read good sell-side research. Or understand the theses driving your deals (if you're in IB) and why those transactions actually happen. Any of those should get you started.
Hello Akloster,
I second 'negative basis', consulting cases will be of most assistance here.
I would focus on; M&A cases, profitability improvement cases and business growth cases in that order.
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