M&A - Mergers and Acquisitions Professionals

How much would you say your job in M&A affects your mental health?

What is a good way to find out about small businesses that might be willing to sell? I'm talking about businesses that are so small they don't have a lot of public information.

Which title is/sounds more prestigious: “Corporate Strategy and M&A” or “Corporate Development”?

Callback interview from PwC NTS M&A Tax Sub C group: any insight into how long the interview is going to last? One hour? How many partners or managing director are involved in the interview? Any i… more

What’s the typical fee % for a $500M M&A transaction in Australia where you’re advising the seller? 50 bps?

What's the largest merger you've worked on? The biggest deal I have been a part of was around $3 million but I always thought it would be exciting to be a part of those multi-billion dollar de… more

Which bowl would I go to if I wanted to find M&A firms would are looking for contractor companies to transact. I know of a few mid-size HVAC companies who are eager to sell and am looking for a re… more

How is everyone’s week looking?

Any insight into Financial Services IB group at Piper Sandler? Overall morale, sweatshop type?

Does anyone have thoughts on the Captial One/Discover merger? Some people say it will make credit card services tougher for users, others think it will enhance their services and make better amenities… more

SAD Monday 😇: when was the last time you sent your supplemental requests to the junior banking analyst multiple times, and s/he acknowledges the request 2 days before the diligence readout is due?

What’s your biggest challenges (work, life, etc.) today?

What is the best way you have found to not bring work home with you? I am constantly stressed and my sleep is getting worse.

Looking for some advice on Corp dev as I try to make next move.

Currently at 125 base plus 20-25 bonus. Working directly under VP with good visibility to CFO and CEO for a PE portco. Maybe in office 2x per week at most and 2… more

My small firm is currently hiring in FDD for seniors. Message me if you want details.

Anybody done any software due diligence case interviews? Would love any tips or prepping or resources you’ve used

SAD Monday everyone 😇: I hope all of you are doing DDs on a LMM Target with a fractional CFO and managing their books on 25 legal entities with a single instance of Quickbooks

Happy Friday everyone! 💫

How is deal flow looking ? Full pipeline over here.

I’m considering applying for a new job within M&A, what are the rules of the road when putting key metrics on your resume? Most of deals Ive worked on are now public knowledge, but the deal synerg… more

Knowledge is power - let’s do an informal salary survey. Post the following:

-Level (VP, director, SA, etc.)
-Base / bonus
-Years of experience
-M&A focus (FDD, CDD, corp dev., integration, tax, etc.)
-Industrymore

How do I position myself well to acquire and operate a small company?

Happy Monday! Have a great week.

Exited from MBB to Sr. manager role for Corp Dev / M&A in a <$10B company ( meanwhile declined a director offer from a consulting firm). How do people typically plan next 2-3 years? Or any guid… more

If I’m trying to break into Corp Dev (Manager level) how important is it to choose industry? Or should I get in first, get more end-to-end deals under my belt, and then can pivot to an industry I’m mo… more

What skills are needed to move to PE Ops? Would like to be a technology operating partner one day but don’t know how to get there.

How do you stay organized around earnings calls for the companies you track (i.e. identifying dates, downloading call invites)?

What method do you guys use to size TSA service costs? Other than SWAGging

Labor hourly rates * T&M? Are there other ways you've thought about it differently?

Is it feasible to go from LMM IB to LMM / MM PE? Or would I need to lateral to a stronger bank first?
Currently an AN3 at a regional lower middle market boutique bank in the northeast. 3 YOE spread acr… more

How hard is it do well in middle-market / boutique banking vs. MBB consulting? I'm an MBB analyst in interviews for IB, but my quant and problem-solving skills aren't great. Worried that if I … more

RSM referrals? Ex-Big 4 technical accountant

Hi! I’m looking to explore HR M&A consulting opportunities. I’m coming from an HR Operations background, I wanted to ask about folks’ experience working in this area- how is the capability at your… more

Someone willing to share their pitchbook access?
Need it for a research project (student).
Unfortunately, I do not have access via my institution.
Support is highly appreciated.