Do these deal sizes show an ultra-small boutique?

My short-term goal is MM PE, but my long term goal is to eventually get into value investments. Maybe HF, but more along the lines of having an ownership stake in an undervalued company, working with the management (or proxy off), then simultaneously grow organically and acquire similar undervalued firms (so a PE/HF hybrid). Something along the lines of the Rales brothers.

Article about Rales:
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/07_0…
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/washbizblog/2008…

My career goals are a little unconventional so there isn't really a clear cut career path, which I like.So the question is: Is gaining experience at a place like this worth my blood and sweat?


Lexington Capital Group
Private Placements

Large Box Retail Outlet Chain ($55M)
Transportation Depot Facility Company ($9.5M)
Rail & Inter-Modal Transport Services Company ($400M)
Railroad Freight Car Company ($265M)
Integrated Transportation Fleet Services Company ($140M)
Automotive Parts Supplier Company ($180M)
Commercial Bank Portfolios ($400M)
Long-Term Care Operators ($250M)
Large Mixed-Use Commercial Real Estate Property ($50M)
Day Care Center Facility ($50M)
Advisory Services for Equipment Finance Firm ($17M)
Transportation Depot Facility ($9.5M)
Tier-One Plastic Injection Automotive Supplier ($24M)

Debt Financings

Arranged Working Capital Facility ($10M)
Arranged financing for Metal Fabrication Plant ($50M)
Arranged financing for Plastic Manufacturing Factory ($20M)
Arranged financing for Transportation Logistics Company ($800M)
Arranged sale of two Leasehold Interest in Skilled Nursing Home Facility ($10M)
Arranged A/R and Term Loan Credit Facility for Staffing Company ($20M)
Arranged revolving Line of Credit for Home Health Company ($1.5M)
Arranged Acquisition and Working Capital Facility for Staffing Company ($20M)
Arranged A/R and Term Loan Credit Facility for Skilled Nursing Home ($29M)
Arranged financing for Construction Equipment Services Company ($270M)
Arranged Aerospace Parts Manufacturer ($10M)
Arranged Working Capital Facility ($7.5M)
Arranged Hospital Radiology Diagnostic Center ($45M)
Arranged financing for Construction Services Company ($275M)
Arranged financing for Construction Loan ($65M)
Arranged financing for Transportation Equipment and Services Company ($1.8B)
Arranged financing for Construction Equipment Company ($500M)
Arranged Corporate Aircraft Leasing and Financing ($785M)
Arranged financing for Inter-Modal Dry Van / Reefers ($1.8B)
Arranged financing for Natural Resource company ($150M)
Arranged financing for Non-Profit to For Profit Hospital ($10M)
Arranged Barge Financing ($200M)
Arranged financing for Commercial Mix-Use Property ($200M)
Arranged Recapitalization Package of C-Store Chain ($150M)
Arranged Working Line of Credit Brokerage Business ($2.5M)

Acquisitions

Acquisition of Aircraft Finance Company ($200M)
Acquisition of Industrial Equipment Manufacturer ($1.2B)
Acquisition of Medical Leasing Company ($50M)
Acquisition of Plastic Injection and Plating Company ($70M)
Acquisition of Steel Handling / Logistic Company ($40M)
Acquisition of office equipment manufacturer ($22M)
Acquisition of Diversified Plastic's Manufacturer ($85M)
Acquisition of Corrugated Carton Manufacturer ($23M)
Acquisition of Computer Software Services Company ($5M)
Acquisition of Diagnostic Imaging Centers ($25M)
Acquisition of Banking / Financial Services Company ($35M)
Acquisition of Diversified Financial Services Company ($120M)
Acquisition of Transportation Logistics Company ($25M)
Acquisition of Packaging Manufacturer ($11.5M)
Acquisition of Sheet Metal Company ($25M)
Acquisition of Home Health Care Company ($17M)
Acquisition of 150 Store C-Store Chain ($250M)
Acquisition of Office Equipment Manufacturer ($32M)

Structured Finance

Tax Benefit Transfer ($350M)
Safe Harbor Leases (TRAC) ($1.5B)
Guarantor Trust ($1.0B)
Debt Placements ($1.8B)
Maritime and Aircraft ($1.4B)

Financial Advisory Services
Financial & Strategic Advisory for Machine Tool Company
Financial & Strategic Advisory for Construction Services Company
Financial & Strategic Advisory for Robotics Company
Financial & Strategic Advisory for Transportation and Trucking Company
Financial & Strategic Advisory for Automobile and Trucking Company
Financial & Strategic Advisory for Commercial furniture Company
Financial & Strategic Advisory for Aircraft Company
Financial & Strategic Advisory for Computer hardware Company
Financial & Strategic Advisory for Long-Term Care facilities
Financial & Strategic Advisory for Health-Care Services Company
Financial & Strategic Advisory for Industrial Machinery Company
Financial & Strategic Advisory for Paper and Pulp Manufacturer
Financial & Strategic Advisory for Construction Equipment Company
Financial & Strategic Advisory for Material handling Company
Financial & Strategic Advisory for Municipal Material Handling Company
Financial & Strategic Advisory for Sheet Metal Company
Financial & Strategic Advisory for Plastic Injection Company
Financial & Strategic Advisory for Financial Software Company*
Acquisition Strategy for Financial Services Company*
Acquisition strategy for Health Care Provider*
Strategic Acquisition of National Plastic Injection Company*
Management buyout of Dental Health Care Company*
Private Placement of National Wireless Carrier*
Management Buyout of Retail Clothing Chain*
Financial Advisory for e-Commerce Software Company*
Provided Financial Advisory to Firm Engaged in Municipal Finance in Mexico*

Real Estate & Hospitality

Financing for Commercial Mixed-Use Property ($46M)
Mixed-Use Resort/Residential Development Project in Mexico ($200M)
Provided Acquisition Advisory Services for Hotel and Casino ($800M)
Financing for Senior Housing/Long-Term Care Facilities ($200M)
Financing for Certain Long-Term Care Operators ($250M)
Financing for Large Mixed-Use Commercial Real Estate Property ($50M)
Provided Buy-side Advisory Services for Four-Star Hotel ($300M)*
Provided Financial Advisory on Acquisition of European Real Estate Portfolio ($500M)
Provided portfolio management of Commercial and 5-Star Resort Hotel ($1.0B)
Procured HUD 223f Financing ($73M)
Acquisition and Financial Advisory on Retail Properties ($15M)
Acquisition of 5 Senior Housing Properties ($30M)
Procured Financing of Warehousing Facility ($22M)
Procured Apartment Renovation and Condominium Conversion ($290M)
Exclusive Financial Advisor to Private Equity Real Estate Fund
Exclusive Financial Advisor to $200M International Real Estate Fund
Provided Real Estate Acquisition Services for Retail Outlet ($10M)
Financing for Commercial Mix-Use Facility ($100M)

 

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Career Advancement Opportunities

March 2024 Investment Banking

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  • Goldman Sachs 19 98.8%
  • Harris Williams & Co. (++) 98.3%
  • Lazard Freres 02 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 03 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 18 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.8%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.7%
  • William Blair 03 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
  • Moelis & Company 07 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (19) $385
  • Associates (86) $261
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (13) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (66) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (202) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (144) $101
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