Financial Institutions
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Course Introduction
This course explores the structure, function, and significance of financial institutions in both domestic and global economies. Students will examine the roles of commercial banks, investment banks, insurance companies, mutual funds, and other financial intermediaries, with a focus on their regulatory environment, risk management practices, and impact on economic stability. The course also addresses trends such as financial innovation, digitization, and globalization, assessing the challenges and opportunities faced by financial institutions in a rapidly evolving landscape.
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Investment Banking Valuation Leveraged Buyouts and Mergers and Acquisitions by Joshua Rosenbaum
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Chapter 1: Comparable Companies Analysis
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Q1) Calculate the debt-to-EBITDA ratio given the following information.
\(\bullet\)EBIT: $100.0m
\(\bullet\)D&A: $150.0m
\(\bullet\)Cash: $50.0m
\(\bullet\)Debt: $75.0m
A)25%
B)30%
C)50%
D)37.5%
Answer: B
Q2) Calculate the share dilution using the TSM method given the following information:
\(\bullet\)100.0mm basic shares outstanding
\(\bullet\)Current share price of $10.00
\(\bullet\)10.0mm options outstanding with an exercise price of $20.00
A)110.0mm
B)150.0mm
C)100.0mm
D)220.0mm
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Precedent Transactions Analysis
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Q1) Given the following information, calculate the EBITDA multiple that includes synergies.
<u><b>Details:</b></u>
Enterprise Value: $3,500.0
EBIT: $425.0
Depreciation and Amortization: $25.0
COGS: $500.0
Synergies: $50.0
A)3.5x
B)8x
C)14x
D)7x
Answer: D
Q2) Which form of consideration typically triggers a taxable event?
A)All-cash
B)Stock-for-Stock
C)Cash/stock mix
D)None
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
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Q1) If a DCF is constructed on the basis of EBIT or EBITDA, what must be driven as a percentage of sales?
A)COGS
B)SG&A
C)Net working capital
D)D&A
Answer: C
Q2) What happens to WAAC as the proportion of debt in a capital structure increases?
A)It stays the same
B)It decreases
C)It increases
D)It depends
Answer: B
Q3) In a DCF analysis, what is used to capture the remaining value of the target beyond the projection period?
A)Intrinsic value
B)Terminal Value
C)WACC
D)Enterprise Value
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Leveraged Buyouts
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Q1) What is the classification of a covenant requiring a borrower to maintain assets, collateral, or other securities?
A)Affirmative
B)Negative
C)Maintenance
D)Financial
Q2) What kind of loan is needed if the "take-out" securities deteriorate between the signing and the closing of an LBO?
A)Bridge loan
B)Second lien term loan
C)PIK
D)Mezzanine debt
Q3) Which of the following correctly ranks the capital structure hierarchy?
A)High yield bonds, mezzanine debt, equity contribution, bank debt
B)Equity contribution, mezzanine debt, high yield bonds, bank debt
C)Equity contribution, high yield bonds, mezzanine debt, bank debt
D)Bank debt, mezzanine debt, high yield bonds, equity contribution
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Chapter 5: Lbo Analysis
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Q1) Calculate the total goodwill for a pro forma balance sheet given the following details.
<u><b>Details:</b></u>
Equity purchase price: $2,000
Book value: $1,700
Existing goodwill: $100
A)$100
B)$300
C)$200
D)$400
Q2) Which part of the pro forma balance sheet is affected by the debt schedule?
A)Long-term liabilities
B)PP&E
C)Short-term assets
D)Goodwill
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Chapter 6: Sell-Side Ma
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Q1) When evaluating strategic buyers, which of the following should be taken into consideration?
A)Financial capacity
B)Sector expertise
C)Investment strategy
D)Both A and B
Q2) All of the following are advantages of a negotiated sale EXCEPT:
A)High degree of confidentiality
B)Fastest timing
C)Less disruptive to the business
D)Potential to "leave money on the table"
Q3) Which of the following may be an advantage of a pursuing a strategic buyer in the M&A process?
A)Less financing risk
B)Operating leverage
C)Ability to realize synergies
D)Both A and C
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Chapter 7: Buy-Side Ma
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Q1) A company that brings together a broad range of businesses is considered:
A)Horizontally integrated
B)A conglomerate
C)An oligopoly
D)Vertically integrated
Q2) Calculate a target's deferred tax liability given the following details.
<u><b>Details:</b></u>
Tangible asset write-up: $100.0m
Intangible asset write-up: $50.0m
Total asset write-up: $150.0m
Tax rate: 38%
A)$57.0m
B)$19.0m
C)$114.0m
D)$76.0m
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