LBO Modelling Test - KKR & Blackstone
Hey,
Did anybody take or have any info on 90 min LBO Modelling Test for Blackstone and/or KKR? Any info/tips/resources appreciated.
- Both for PE
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Can you share with me as well? Thanks
The case study is likely going to be one of the following:
(1) 90 minutes to create a full three-statement LBO model from scratch
(2) 90 minutes to create an LBO model based on a partially filled-out template and create a brief investment memo on the prospect
90 minutes really isn't a lot of time, so the cases are usually extremely boilerplate (even at Blackstone/KKR). If you want prep materials or additional advice, please PM me.
Can you give examples of what boilerplate is? Simple like management rollover / refinancing or should we be prepared for something like a divestiture / add on M&A midway through?
The examples below are based on the two case types I laid out above. Note that you can literally just use a CIM, investor presentation or 10-K with the below prompts for practice. For context, the 1st prompt below was given out with a CIM during on-cycle last year and that was the entire case study.
In terms of your question on management rollover/refinancing, I've seen management rollovers in on/off cycle case studies, but I have never seen a case that asks for a refinancing. Additionally, I've never seen a 90 minute case include divestiture or M&A scenario either, as 90 minutes is usually barely enough time to just complete the standard three statements.
(1) 90 minutes to create a full three-statement LBO model from scratch
1. Build a full 3-statement (Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement and Balance Sheet) LBO model starting from blank excel sheet
2. Time limit: 90 minutes
3. Use the CIM to develop a projection that you think is reasonable based on your understanding of the company. Prioritize building a functioning model over developing assumptions – there is no pass/fail for reasonableness of the projection
4. Don't plug balance sheet
(2) 90 minutes to create an LBO model based on a partially filled-out template and create a brief investment memo on the prospect
Essentially the same instructions as above, but would include the following prompt :
In the event you have time, please prepare a brief summary that addresses:
Summary of opportunity and recommendation
Investment thesis and expected returns
Strengths and risks of the investment
Key diligence questions you might ask in a meeting with management
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This was super helpful. Thank you. I had some follow up questions, could you PM me?
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I know this thread hasn’t been updated in a while, but may I ask for the materials as well?
Is London KKR Analyst recruiting ongoing now? Thought process was closed since September
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Yeah I have a few recent ones, PM me
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Hi! Any chance someone still has access to this? I will be interviewing there soon..
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