Give 3 sources of value for Private Equity
Explain how private equity re-engineers a portfolio company
Using MM explain how private equity firms get better access to debt markets than public companies?
PE firms reduce risk premiums of Leverage due to:
(A) Direct control over management
(B) Good reputation gained through previous transactions
Using Jensens FCF hypothesis explain how private equity firms get better access to debt markets than public companies?
Which segments of debt markets help Private Equity obtain better terms for debt.
Give 8 control mechanisms that better align management with owners.
How do these controls increase value?
What is a ratchet mechanism?
It enables the management to increase its equity allocation depending on the company’s performance.
Name 6 techniques to value private equity portfolio companies
Which valuation techniques are suitable for mature private equity portfolio companies?
Which valuation techniques are suitable for early stage private equity portfolio companies?
Describe DCF Analysis for Private equity
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Describe relative value analysis in private equity
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Describe real option analysis in private equity
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Describe leveraged buyout method in private equity
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Describe replacement cost method in private equity
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Describe venture capital method in private equity
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How does use of debt magnify exit value for stockholders?
What are the Cash flow characteristics of Buyout and VC investments?
What is the market position characteristics of Buyout and VC investments
2. VC - low market history, new market, unproven niche
Compare the asset base of a Buyout investment and a VC investment.
Buyout - significant possible collateral
VC - weak, not a collateral asset
Compare the management team of a Buyout investment and a VC investment.
Buyout - strong and experienced management
VC - newly formed, entrepreneurial
Compare the leverage of a Buyout investment and a VC investment.
Buyout - extensive use of senior, mezzanine and junior debt
VC - primarily equity, limited debt
Compare the risk measurement of a Buyout investment and a VC investment.
Buyout - mature, operating history, measurable risk
VC - lack of operating history, new markets, new products, new technology
Compare the exit strategy of a Buyout investment and a VC investment.
Buyout - Predictable exits: secondary buyout, strategic sale, IPO
VC - Exit difficult to anticipate: IPO, trade sale, secondary venture sale