{"product_id":"investment-banking-system-michael-herlache-mba-9781981236060","title":"Investment Banking System: Building a Middle Market M\u0026A Practice","description":"Investment banking is an exciting and challenging field that plays a critical role in the world of finance. It is the business of helping companies and other organizations raise capital, buy or sell businesses, and manage risks. Investment bankers work on the front lines of finance, advising clients on some of the most complex and high-stakes transactions in the global economy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book, Investment Banking System, is a comprehensive guide to the field of investment banking. It is designed to be a practical resource for students, job seekers, and professionals who are interested in pursuing a career in investment banking or who want to deepen their understanding of this fascinating field. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book is divided into twelve parts, with each part focusing on a different aspect of investment banking. Part I introduces the field of investment banking, including its history, the different types of investment banks, and the average compensation in the industry. Part II explores the buy-side perspective, with a focus on private equity firms, their investment strategies, and the types of returns that are expected by their investors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart III covers the front office investment banking process, including getting started in M\u0026amp;A, M\u0026amp;A as a product, and investment banking in practice. Part IV explores coverage, including how to choose coverage, the lower middle market and middle market, index building, coverage reports and marketing material, financial data sources, and the different types of filings used in investment banking. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart V focuses on mandate\/target matching and generating strategic alternatives, including identifying strategic and financial buyers and targets. Part VI explores origination and pitching strategic alternatives, including identifying decision-makers, the cycle of origination, and aligning strategic alternatives to C-level and board level priorities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart VII covers fee structuring and winning the mandate for implementing a strategic alternative, including structuring the fee, M\u0026amp;A fee structure, and the engagement letter. Part VIII explores underwriting the strategic alternative, including financial modeling and valuation as a business case for implementing a strategic alternative. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart IX covers packaging and securitizing the strategic alternative, including the pitch book, the teaser, and the confidential information memorandum (CIM). Part X focuses on the buyer list, including buyer profiles, tapping into the buyer database, and outreach to buyers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart XI covers deal structuring, including valuation range and deal terms, and dealing with sellers and buyers in the lower middle market\/middle market. Finally, Part XII explores the M\u0026amp;A process, including due diligence, negotiating the deal, and closing the deal. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book provides readers with a comprehensive and practical guide to the field. Whether you are a student, job seeker, or professional, Investment Banking System is the essential resource for anyone interested in this exciting and dynamic field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Herlache Mba\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1981236066\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781981236060\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/28\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 360\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.84lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.75d","brand":"Michael Herlache Mba","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48440238539007,"sku":"9781981236060","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e87ebdd9-2089-4fdf-8f22-b289922fd5a8.jpg?v=1777181109","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/investment-banking-system-michael-herlache-mba-9781981236060","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}