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An essential, all-in-one guide to investment banking and valuation, complete with downloadable models – this new edition reflects valuable contributions from Nasdaq and the global law firm Latham & Watkins LLP plus access to the online valuation models and course. The thoroughly revised Third Edition of Investment Banking: Valuation, LBOs, M&A, and IPOs (Book + Valuation Models) delivers the most current discussion of valuation and deal-making fundamentals essential to the work of investment bankers, private equity professionals, hedge fund investors, corporate lawyers, executives, and students. Drawing on over four decades of combined experience in investment banking and investing, authors Joshua Rosenbaum and Joshua Pearl explain how to perform the valuation work and financial analysis at the core of Wall Street – comparable companies, precedent transactions, DCF, LBO, M&A analysis...and now IPO analytics and valuation. Using a step-by-step, how-to approach for each methodology, the authors build a chronological knowledge base and define key terms, financial concepts, and processes throughout the book. Now, over 10 years after the release of the first edition, the book is more relevant and topical than ever. The book has sold over 250,000 copies and is used in over 200 universities globally. It has become a go-to resource for investment banks, private equity, investment firms, and corporations undertaking M&A transactions, LBOs, IPOs, restructurings, and investment decisions. While the fundamentals haven't changed, the environment must adapt to changing market developments and conditions. As a result, Rosenbaum and Pearl have updated their widely-adopted book accordingly, turning the latest edition into a unique and comprehensive training package. The Third Edition includes six downloadable valuation model templates: Comparable Companies Analysis, Precedent Transactions Analysis, Discounted Cash Flow Analysis, Leveraged Buyout Analysis, M&A Analysis, and IPO Valuation, available at www.wiley.com/go/investmentbanking3e.

Comprehensive coverage of all major structured finance transactions Structured Finance is a comprehensive introduction to non-recourse financing techniques and asset-based lending. It provides a detailed overview of leveraged buyouts, project finance, asset finance and securitisation. Through thirteen case studies and more than 500 examples of companies, the book offers an in-depth analysis of the topic. It also provides a historical perspective of these structures, revealing how and why they were initially created. Instruments within each type of transaction are examined in detail, including Credit Default Swaps and Credit Linked Notes. A presentation of the Basel Accords offers the necessary background to understand the regulatory context in which these financings operate. With this book, readers will be able to: Delve into the main structured finance techniques to understand their components, mechanisms and how they compare Understand how structured finance came to be, and why it continues to be successful in the modern markets Learn the characteristics of financial instruments found in various structured transactions Explore the global context of structured finance, including the regulatory framework under which it operates Structured Finance provides foundational knowledge and global perspective to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of this critical aspect of modern finance. It is a must-read for undergraduate and MBA students and finance professionals alike.

The ideal companion to Investment Banking Investment Banking WORKBOOK is the ideal complement to Investment Banking: Valuation, LBOs, M&A, and IPOs, Third Edition—enabling you to truly master and refine the core skills at the center of the world of finance. This comprehensive study guide provides an invaluable opportunity to explore your understanding of the strategies and techniques covered in the main text before putting them to work in real-world situations. The WORKBOOK, which parallels the main book chapter by chapter, contains over 500 problem-solving exercises and multiple-choice questions. Topics reviewed include: – Valuation and its various forms of analysis, including comparable companies, precedent transactions, and DCF analysis–Leveraged buyouts—from the fundamentals of LBO economics and structure to detailed modeling and valuation–M&A sell-side tools and techniques, including an overview of an organized M&A sale process–M&A buy-side strategy and analysis, including a comprehensive merger consequences analysis that includes accretion/dilution and balance sheet effects–IPOs, including valuation, structure, and process, as well as SPACs and direct listings The lessons found within will help you successfully navigate the dynamic world of investment banking, LBOs, M&A, IPOs, and professional investing. Investment Banking WORKBOOK will enable you to take your learning to the next level in terms of understanding and applying the critical financial tools necessary to be an effective finance professional.

Get the Summary of David Carey & John E. Morris'King of Capital in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: In King of Capital, David Carey and John Morris show how Blackstone (and other private equity firms) transformed themselves from gamblers, hostile-takeover artists, and ‘barbarians at the gate'into disciplined, risk-conscious investors while the financial establishment—banks and investment bankers such as Citigroup, Bear Stearns, Lehman, UBS, Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley—were recklessly assuming risks, leveraging up to astronomical levels and driving the economy to the brink of disaster. Now, not only have Blackstone and a small coterie of competitors wrested control of corporations around the globe, but they have emerged as a major force on Wall Street, challenging the likes of Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley for dominance.

A timely update to the global bestselling book on investment banking and valuation – this new edition reflects valuable contributions from Nasdaq and the global law firm Latham & Watkins LLP plus access to the online valuation models and course. In the constantly evolving world of finance, a solid technical foundation is an essential tool for success. Due to the fast-paced nature of this world, however, no one was able to take the time to properly codify its lifeblood--namely, valuation and dealmaking. Rosenbaum and Pearl originally responded to this need in 2009 by writing the first edition of the book that they wish had existed when they were trying to break into Wall Street. Investment Banking: Valuation, LBOs, M&A, and IPOs, 3rd Edition is a highly accessible and authoritative book written by investment bankers that explains how to perform the valuation work and financial analysis at the core of Wall Street – comparable companies, precedent transactions, DCF, LBO, M&A analysis...and now IPO analytics and valuation. Using a step-by-step, how-to approach for each methodology, the authors build a chronological knowledge base and define key terms, financial concepts, and processes throughout the book. The genesis for the original book stemmed from the authors'personal experiences as students interviewing for investment banking positions. As they both independently went through the rigorous process, they realized that their classroom experiences were a step removed from how valuation and financial analysis were performed in real-world situations. Consequently, they created this book to provide a leg up to those individuals seeking or beginning careers on Wall Street – from students at undergraduate universities and graduate schools to'career changers'looking to break into finance. Now, over 10 years after the release of the first edition, the book is more relevant and topical than ever. It is used in over 200 universities globally and has become a go-to resource for investment banks, private equity, investment firms, and corporations undertaking M&A transactions, LBOs, IPOs, restructurings, and investment decisions. While the fundamentals haven't changed, the environment must adapt to changing market developments and conditions. As a result, Rosenbaum and Pearl have updated their widely adopted book accordingly, turning the latest edition of Investment Banking: Valuation, LBOs, M&A, and IPOs into a unique and comprehensive training package, which includes: Two new chapters covering IPOs plus insightful contributions from Nasdaq, the leading U.S. exchange and technology provider for IPOs and new listings, and global law firm Latham & Watkins LLP Access to six downloadable valuation model templates, including Comparable Companies Analysis, Precedent Transactions Analysis, Discounted Cash Flow Analysis, Leveraged Buyout Analysis, and M&A models Six-month access to online Wiley Investment Banking Valuation Course featuring bite-sized lessons, over five hours of video lectures, 100+ practice questions, and other investment banking study tools Launch your career on Wall Street and hone your financial expertise with Rosenbaum and Pearl's real-world knowledge and forward-looking guidance in the latest edition of Investment Banking: Valuation, LBOs, M&A, and IPOs.

Die vorliegende Publikation behandelt den Abzug von Vermögenswerten aus einer Aktiengesellschaft vor dem Hintergrund von zwei praktischen Fallkonstellationen: Zum einen liegt der Untersuchung der Fall zu Grunde, in dem Vermögenswerte in einem Vertragskonzern der beherrschten Gesellschaft entzogen werden, und der Vertragskonzern anschließend beendet wird. Zum zweiten geht es um Fälle des sogenannten »Leveraged Buyout«, des refinanzierten Unternehmenskaufs, bei dem die Vermögenswerte der Zielgesellschaft durch den Finanzinvestor herangezogen werden, um den Kaufpreis zu refinanzieren. Die Publikation geht der Frage nach, ob hierfür ein Beherrschungs- und Gewinnabführungsvertrag rechtlich notwendige Voraussetzung ist, und welche rechtlichen Grenzen dem Entzug von Vermögenswerten gesetzt sind.

Die vorliegende Studie beschäftigt sich mit den Auswirkungen der Zinsschrankenregelung i.S.d. §4h EStG i.V.m. §8a KStG als Konsequenz der Unternehmenssteuerreform 2008 auf Leveraged Buyouts. Diese stellen eine Form von Unternehmensübernahmen oder -beteiligungen anhand eines zu hohem Maße fremdfinanzierten Kapitalanteils dar, dessen Folge u.a. durch entsprechend hohe Kapitalkosten, i.w.S. Zinsen, einhergeht. Anfallende Zinsaufwendungen konnte ein Betrieb bisher uneingeschränkt als betriebsbezogene Aufwendungen verrechnen, sodass als Resultat eine Schmälerung des Gewinns durch entsprechende Zinsaufwendungen an Fremdkapitalgeber verbucht werden konnte. Der Gesetzgeber erkannte eine im Vergleich zum internationalen Wettbewerb hohe Fremdkapitalquote deutscher Unternehmen, die künftig zur Prävention und Schmälerung von Insolvenzrisiken gedrosselt werden sollte sowie missbräuchliche Ausgestaltungen bei der Strukturierung von Leveraged Buyout-Transaktionen, zur Minimierung der Steuerbelastungen, welche künftig nicht mehr zulässig sein sollten. Umgesetzt wurde das Ziel durch die gezielte Abänderung steuerrechtlicher Restriktionen durch den 16. Bundestag, i.e.S. durch die Neuregelung der Zinsschranke. Private Equity Fonds gelten dabei verstärkt seit dem 21. Jh. als Wachstumstreiber des M&A-Marktes und stellen in Zusammenhang mit derartigen Übernahmekonstrukten die wesentlichen Initiatoren dar. Vor allem im letzten Jahrzehnt gewannen LBOs konstant an Bedeutung, nicht zuletzt durch die vielversprechenden Renditen, die den Kapitalgebern durch eine Zunahme der qualitativen Fachkenntnisse und Erfahrungen in Bezug auf die optimale Ausgestaltung und Planung derartiger Transaktionen, zugesichert wurden. Transaktionsspezifische Merkmale, steuer- und gesellschaftsrechtliche Anwendungsbereiche sowie Erfahrungen aus der Praxis finden hierbei Beachtung, sodass zuletzt ein grobes Verständnis über den Ablauf, die Ausgestaltung und Strukturierung von typischen LBO-Transaktionen vermittelt werden soll. Insbesondere den Konsequenzen durch die neuartige Zinsschrankenregelung fällt eine besondere Stellungnahme zu. Folglich soll geprüft werden, in welchem Maße Auswirkungen für die beteiligten Akteure entstehen. Entsprechende Optimierungsmaßnahmen und Empfehlungen werden hierbei ebenfalls ausgesprochen.

One of the main issues for a buyer making an acquisition is how to finance it. Acquisition Finance, 2nd edition considers the commercial factors that influence the choice of finance and analyses the most common forms of debt and equity finance. Offering in depth expert advice it provides a full picture for each scenario of the transaction structure and process from the initial commercial stages, to the structuring aspects, due diligence process, the legal documentation process (including a detailed look at the various legal documents required), to funding and completion.The second edition includes coverage of the following changes in the financial market:Impact of the credit crunch on the acquisition finance market and the terms currently available to borrowers (pricing, level of restriction, balance of negotiating power between lenders and borrowers);Types of acquisition finance currently available (less mezzanine finance, less second lien debt, but high yield debt market strengthening);Typical funding structures in the post-credit crunch market;How the financial assistance rules apply to buyouts since October 1, 2009;Changes to the players in the acquisition finance market, including the increasing involvement of non-bank lenders;Continued evolution of the private equity market;Current state of the public-to-private market and its regulation reflecting changes to the Takeover Code since 2008.Includes the following legislation and case law:Companies Act 2006 - how the financial assistance rules apply to buyouts since October 1, 2009;Changes to the Takeover Code since publication of the 1st edition in 2008;Makdessi v Cavendish Square Holdings BV and another (Appeal) [2013] EWCA Civ 1539;Re Uniq Plc [2011] EWHC 749 (Ch);Barclays Bank Plc and others v HHY Luxembourg SARL & Anor (Rev 1) [2010] EWCA Civ 1248.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Banking and Finance online service. Previous print edition ISBN: 9781845920173

This is the inside story of private equity dealmaking. Over the last 40 years, LBO fund managers have demonstrated that they are good at making money for themselves and their investors. But when one looks beneath the surface of the transactions they engineer, it is apparent that these deals can, at times, go spectacularly wrong. Through 14 business stories, all emanating from the noughties'credit bubble and including headline-grabbing names like Caesars, Debenhams, EMI, Hertz, Seat Pagine Gialle and TXU, The Debt Trap shows how, via controversial practices like quick flips, repeat dividend recaps, heavy cost-cutting and asset-stripping, leveraged buyouts changed, for better or for worse, the way private companies are financed and managed today. From technological disruption in the worlds of music recording and business-directory publishing to economic turbulence in the gambling, real estate and energy sectors, highly levered corporations are often incapable of handling market corrections when debt commitments start piling up. Behind the historical events and the financial empires erected by some of the elite private equity specialists, these 14 in-depth case studies examine how value-maximising techniques and a short-cut mentality can impact investment returns and portfolio assets. Whether you are a PE practitioner, investor, business manager, academic or business student, you will find The Debt Trap to be an authoritative and fascinating account.

The authoritative resource for analyzing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) from every angle Paul Pignataro reveals the secrets behind growth through M&A in his new book, Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures, and Other Restructurings + Website. Through market shifts and regulatory changes, M&A has served as a solid approach to growth. Creating value through mergers and acquisitions is a highly coveted strategy, and Wall Street has long sought a clear technical understanding of the components of M&A as a key driver of growth. In this book, the author provides that understanding, covering all essential aspects of accounting and modeling for the M&A process. With over a decade of experience aiding billion-dollar restructuring deals, Paul Pignataro is in an excellent position to break down M&A from a finance standpoint. Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures, and Other Restructurings covers the financial accounting and modeling behind several M&A structures. Using the merger of Office Depot and Office Max, Mr. Pignataro fully addresses the entire integration, explains EBITDA, and other crucial performance measures. This text is for finance practitioners who want to explore every corner of the M&A process. Learn accounting for asset acquisitions, asset divestitures, and corporate mergers Explore modeling methods including mini-merger modeling and fully consolidated merger modeling Read case studies demonstrating the practical success of theoretical models Understand EBITDA, cash flow, capital structure, and their impact on M&A success and value creation This new text from the CEO and founder of the New York School of Finance is key for understanding how restructuring leads to growth and value creation. The importance of M&A shows no signs of slowing, meaning that finance professionals need to be able to accurately analyze the prospects and impacts of restructuring moves. Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures, and Other Restructurings + Website is the authoritative resource for doing just that.

Investment Banking, UNIVERSITY EDITION is a highly accessible and authoritative book written by investment bankers that explains how to perform the valuation work at the core of the financial world. This body of work builds on Rosenbaum and Pearl's combined 30+ years of experience on a multitude of transactions, as well as input received from numerous investment bankers, investment professionals at private equity firms and hedge funds, attorneys, corporate executives, peer authors, and university professors. This book fills a noticeable gap in contemporary finance literature, which tends to focus on theory rather than practical application. It focuses on the primary valuation methodologies currently used on Wall Street—comparable companies, precedent transactions, DCF, and LBO analysis—as well as M&A analysis. The ability to perform these methodologies is especially critical for those students aspiring to gain full-time positions at investment banks, private equity firms, or hedge funds. This is the book Rosenbaum and Pearl wish had existed when we were trying to break into Wall Street. Written to reflect today's dynamic market conditions, Investment Banking, UNIVERSITY EDITION skillfully: Introduces students to the primary valuation methodologies currently used on Wall Street Uses a step-by-step how-to approach for each methodology and builds a chronological knowledge base Defines key terms, financial concepts, and processes throughout Provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of LBOs and an organized M&A sale process Presents new coverage of M&A buy-side analytical tools—which includes both qualitative aspects, such as buyer motivations and strategies, along with technical financial and valuation assessment tools Includes a comprehensive merger consequences analysis, including accretion/(dilution) and balance sheet effects Contains challenging end-of-chapter questions to reinforce concepts covered A perfect guide for those seeking to learn the fundamentals of valuation, M&A, and corporate finance used in investment banking and professional investing, this UNIVERSITY EDITION—which includes an instructor's companion site—is an essential asset. It provides students with an invaluable education as well as a much-needed edge for gaining entry to the ultra-competitive world of professional finance.

The increasing popularity of private equity (‘PE'), and especially leveraged buyouts in the late 1980s, established a novel area of research in these investments. First, research concentrated on the taking private of large corporations in the US. In his most significant paper, Jensen (1989) claimed that PE firms which function as activist investors incentivize the management of their portfolio companies to maximize value, and concluded that in the long run, private companies, owned by PE firms, would outperform firms under public ownership. Others argued that PE firms simply buy companies at a discount by exploiting private information about the takeover targets, or reduce tax spending by highly leveraging the portfolio companies. Today, many PE firms are publicly listed, and the greater transparency and availability of information about these listed PE firms, offers a unique basis to conduct research. Current research in the field of PE, and buyout investments leads to the question, in how far PE firms generate value by means of an investment into a portfolio company. Usually, drivers of value generation are classified into governance, financial and operational capabilities of PE firms. In addition to these direct drivers of value, investment and portfolio management strategies differ with respect to the ways of acquiring and divesting a portfolio company, and these different entry, and exit channels can in turn, offer distinct potential for value generation. Therefore, this paper first presents the investment and portfolio management strategies of PE firms. The strategies include different types of acquisitions, and exits, as well as the associated drivers of value creation. The second objective is to establish a link between different investment strategies, and the expected returns generated on the investor level. Listed PE allows analyzing the market's reaction to the announcement of investments, and divestments within an event study, and hypotheses were derived for both of these types of events. Thereupon, subsamples of announcements are constructed, dependent on the way of entry and exit announced as well as on strategic decisions implemented in the portfolio company that is to be disposed.

Investment Banking FOCUS NOTES provides a comprehensive, yet streamlined, review of the basic skills and concepts discussed in Investment Banking: Valuation, Leveraged Buyouts, and Mergers & Acquisitions, Second Edition. The focus notes are designed for use both as a companion to the book, as well as on a standalone basis. Investment Banking focuses on the primary valuation methodologies currently used on Wall Street—namely, comparable companies analysis, precedent transactions analysis, DCF analysis, and LBO analysis—as well as detailed M&A analysis from both a sell-side and buy-side perspective. Our focus notes seek to help solidify knowledge of these core financial topics as true mastery must be tested, honed, and retested over time.

Eine Bewertung von Leveraged Buyouts auf Basis risikoadjustierter Diskontierungssätze ist problematisch, da sich deren charakteristische Finanzierungsstruktur nicht durch gängige zahlungsstrombasierte Bewertungsmethoden abbilden lässt. Zugleich zeigt sich ein risikoneutraler Bewertungsansatz ohne die Existenz einer allgemeingültigen Transformationsfunktion des Wahrscheinlichkeitsmaßes bei Leveraged Buyouts mit Inkonsistenzen verbunden. Die Arbeit stellt einen neuartigen Simulationsansatz auf Basis des Bewertungskonzepts des stochastischen Diskontierungsfaktors vor, welcher diese Problemstellungen bei der Bewertung von Leveraged Buyouts löst und Aufschluss über den Wertbeitrag der Steuervorteile aus Fremdfinanzierung sowie die risikoadäquaten Diskontierungssätze leistet.

A comprehensive look at the world of leveraged buyouts The private equity industry has grown dramatically over the past twenty years. Such investing requires a strong technical know-how in order to turn private investments into successful enterprises. That is why Paul Pignataro has created Leveraged Buyouts + Website: A Practical Guide to Investment Banking and Private Equity. Engaging and informative, this book skillfully shows how to identify a private company, takes you through the analysis behind bringing such an investment to profitability—and further create high returns for the private equity funds. It includes an informative leveraged buyout overview, touching on everything from LBO modeling, accounting, and value creation theory to leveraged buyout concepts and mechanics. Provides an in-depth analysis of how to identify a private company, bring such an investment to profitability, and create high returns for the private equity funds Includes an informative LBO model and case study as well as private company valuation Written by Paul Pignataro, founder and CEO of the New York School of Finance If you're looking for the best way to hone your skills in this field, look no further than this book.

Diese Arbeit erweitert das bestehende Spektrum akademischer Untersuchungen der Börsengänge von Leveraged Buyouts, um neue Erkenntnisse über deren Charakteristika zum Zeitpunkt des IPO und die anschließende Performance zu gewinnen. Zu diesem Zweck analysiert der Autor die Kursentwicklung sowie die operative Performance für ein Sample aus 252 LBO-backed IPOs in den USA zwischen 1995 bis 2004 in den drei Jahren nach dem Börsengang. Im Fokus steht dabei einerseits die empirische Analyse der in der Praxis häufig geäußerten negativen Stereotype über LBO-backed IPOs; andererseits wird auch die Nachhaltigkeit der durch Finanzinvestoren erzielten Wertsteigerungen auf der Basis Agency-theoretischer Incentivierungsansätze betrachtet. Insbesondere wird untersucht, inwieweit der Eigenkapitalanteil der LBO-Fonds und ein hoher Verschuldungsgrad positive Anreizstrukturen für die Entwicklung der betroffenen Unternehmen darstellen.

The story of Steve Schwarzman, Blackstone, and a financial revolution, King of Capital is the greatest untold success story on Wall Street. In King of Capital, David Carey and John Morris show how Blackstone (and other private equity firms) transformed themselves from gamblers, hostile-takeover artists, and ‘barbarians at the gate'into disciplined, risk-conscious investors while the financial establishment—banks and investment bankers such as Citigroup, Bear Stearns, Lehman, UBS, Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley—were recklessly assuming risks, leveraging up to astronomical levels and driving the economy to the brink of disaster. Now, not only have Blackstone and a small coterie of competitors wrested control of corporations around the globe, but they have emerged as a major force on Wall Street, challenging the likes of Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley for dominance. Insightful and hard-hitting, filled with never-before-revealed details about the workings of a heretofore secretive company that was the personal fiefdom of Schwarzman and Peter Peterson, King of Capital shows how Blackstone and private equity will drive the economy and provide a model for how financing will work in the years to come.

'Leveraged buyouts originated in the early 1960's. It is also known as a hostile takeover, a highly-leveraged transaction, or a bootstrap transaction. In effect, it is a tactic through which control of a corporation is acquired by buying up a majority of their stock using borrowed money. Typically, an investor or financial sponsor acquires a controlling interest in a company's equity. A significant percentage of the purchase price here is financed through borrowing, which is termed leverage. The assets of the acquired company are used as collateral for the borrowed capital and sometimes the acquiring company's assets are used as well. Once control is acquired, the company is often made private, so that the new owners have more leeway to do what they want with it. This may involve splitting up the corporation and selling pieces of it for a high profit. In some cases, it may even liquidate its assets and dissolve the corporation itself'--Pub. website.

Unter dem Begriff Leveraged Buyout versteht man gemeinhin den Kauf eines Unternehmens, bzw. eines Unternehmensteils, durch große Private Equity Gesellschaften auf Zeit, der zu einem wesentlichen Teil durch Fremdkapital finanziert wird. Gegen Ende der siebziger Jahre des vergangenen Jahrhunderts begannen Finanzinvestoren in den USA erstmals, Unternehmensübernahmen mittels Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs) durchzuführen. Im Verlauf der Zeit haben sich LBOs auch in Deutschland und Europa zu einem zentralen Geschäftsbereich der Private Equity Branche entwickelt. Daraus werden die Aktualität und die Notwendigkeit einer intensiven Auseinandersetzung mit dieser Thematik ersichtlich. In diesem Buch werden die zentralen Charakteristika dieser innovativen Form der Akquisitionsfinanzierung detailliert betrachtet und dienen dem Leser, ein besseres Verständnis für die Gründe des Erfolgs von LBOs zu entwickeln. Ausgehend von einer theoretischen Analyse der Wertsteigerungshebel, wie der Erklärung des namensgebenden Leverage Effekts, wird der typische Verlauf eines LBOs hinsichtlich der Strukturierung und der Finanzierung aufgezeigt. Des Weiteren werden empirische Ergebnisse zahlreicher Studien bezüglich der üblicherweise seitens der Investoren getroffenen Maßnahmen, deren Folgen für die übernommenen Unternehmen und deren Mitarbeiter analysiert und die gewählten Exitkanäle beschrieben. Auch werden die Auswirkungen der im Jahr 2007 einsetzenden weltweiten Bankenkrise auf die Private Equity Branche und insbesondere LBOs untersucht. Bei dieser kritischen Auseinandersetzung zeigt sich, dass insbesondere in schwierigen, bzw. nicht vorhergesehenen wirtschaftlichen Situationen zahlreiche Probleme für die Portfoliounternehmen entstehen können.

In the constantly evolving world of finance, a solid technical foundation is an essential tool for success. Due to the fast-paced nature of this world, however, no one has been able to take the time to properly codify the lifeblood of the corporate financier's work—namely, valuation. Rosenbaum and Pearl have responded to this need by writing the book that they wish had existed when they were trying to break into Wall Street. Investment Banking: Valuation, Leveraged Buyouts, and Mergers & Acquisitions is a highly accessible and authoritative book that focuses on the primary valuation methodologies currently used on Wall Street—comparable companies, precedent transactions, DCF, and LBO analysis. These methodologies are used to determine valuation for public and private companies within the context of M&A transactions, LBOs, IPOs, restructurings, and investment decisions. Using a step-by-step how-to approach for each methodology, the authors build a chronological knowledge base and define key terms, financial concepts, and processes throughout the book. They also provide a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of LBOs and an organized M&A sale process. In the aftermath of the subprime mortgage crisis and ensuing credit crunch, the world of finance is returning to the fundamentals of valuation and critical due diligence. This involves the use of more realistic assumptions governing approach to risk as well as a wide range of value drivers. While valuation has always involved a great deal of “art” in addition to time-tested “science,” the artistry is perpetually evolving in accordance with market developments and conditions. In this sense, this book is particularly topical—in addition to detailing the technical fundamentals behind valuation, the authors infuse practical judgment skills and perspective to help guide the science.

Neben zahlreichen Änderungen in der Besteuerung von Unternehmen in Deutschland, beinhaltet die Unternehmensteuerreform 2008 als wesentliche Maßnahme die Einführung einer sogenannten Zinsschranke. Diese kontrovers diskutierte Neuregelung soll durch eine Begrenzung der Abzugsfähigkeit von Finanzierungsaufwendungen als Betriebsausgaben nicht nur steuermißbräuchliche Finanzierungsgestaltungen verhindern, sondern auch die Eigenkapitalausstattung deutscher Unternehmen verbessern. Speziell für Finanzinvestoren (vor allem Private Equity Gesellschaften), die Unternehmenskäufe häufig unter Einsatz von überdurchschnittlich viel Fremdkapital im Rahmen sogenannter Leveraged Buy-outs (LBO) finanzieren, stellt die Zinsschranke ein besonderes Problem dar. Bei der vorliegenden Studie steht daher neben einer eingehenden Darstellung der Funktionsweisen der Zinsschranke und der klassischen Abläufe bei LBO Transaktionen, eine Untersuchung der Auswirkungen dieser Regelungen auf die Vorteilhaftigkeit von fremdfinanzierten Unternehmensübernahmen im Mittelpunkt. Zudem werden verschiedene Lösungsansätze und neue Möglichkeiten zur Sicherung des steuerlichen Vorteils von Leveraged Buy-outs dargestellt und diskutiert.

Private Equity Exits provides the first comprehensive analysis of private equity divestment processes – so-called'exits'– for European buyouts. The work is designed as a compendium of current scientific knowledge on portfolio company exits and also provides deeper insights into various aspects of divestment processes, which is underpinned by own extensive empirical analysis and findings. Examining the efficiency of exits, this book offers recommendations and guidelines for an integrated and exit-oriented private equity portfolio management and provides a detailed assessment of exit decision drivers. Findings contribute to a clearer understanding and better predictability of exit behavior. The work highlights the growing need for pro-active as well as thoroughly planned divestment strategies, efficient executions, and the importance and value of paying attention also to other stakeholders'interests when selling stakes in businesses.

The academic and public discussion about Private Equity and Buyout firms and their current acquisition frenzy has once again reached a climax in recent months. The reasons are twofold: Firstly, the flexibility and sophistication of Private Equity investors, as well as the capital markets serving them, has increased dramatically over the recent years. The current availability of funds to be invested by Private Equity manag­ ers is enormous, estimated to be over $150 billion. Equity and debt is raised from institutional investors, pension funds and other asset managers who are keen to put their money to work in high-yielding investment areas and who continue to be highly receptive to Private Equity following a strong recent return track re­ cord of this asset class. Relatively cheap lending levels based on stable global economic outlook, as well as a much lower than historical level of default rates among buyouts has led banks to increase their risk appetite noticeably. Conse­ quently, lending banks are offering significant additional financing sources to Private Equity investor clients. The year 2005 has been a record year in the in­ dustry in terms of overall deal volume including 845 leveraged buyout transac­ tions totalling $198 billion in transaction value globally. This is in addition to a record $448 billion in leveraged loans being raised in the global capital markets. Buyout deal sizes have reached new heights with 45% of U. S.

Praise for Private Equity'Harold Bierman has blended an excellent mix of important principles with real case study examples for a better understanding on a rather sophisticated finance subject.'-Edward M. Dudley, Vice President & General Auditor, ABB Americas'The role of private equity firms in financing buyouts as well as providing growth capital has expanded significantly in the past decade. In a clear, concise way, Harold Bierman provides a timely and astute analysis of the virtues of private equity as well as creative quantitative methodologies that are applicable to real-life transactions. This book should become essential reading for investors, intermediaries, financial advisors and the management of private, almost private, or soon-to-be private firms.'-James A. Rowan Jr., Managing Director, Investment Banking Legg Mason Wood Walker, Inc.'As the private equity asset class has grown to over $300 billion in the last three years, Bierman analyzes the fundamentals behind the investment decisions of this increasingly important sector. Once completing the book, you will understand the fundamental analytical framework underlying private equity investment.'-Peter Nolan, Partner, Leonard Green and Partners'In looking at the private equity arena, Professor Bierman has brought together a diverse group of metrics and valuation formulas into a single text. The book provides a valuable combination of academic theory and real-life case studies. It provides many insights.'-Peter H. Vogel, Vice President, MeadWestvaco Corporation