EBITDA Add-Back Training
In investment banking, understanding how to identify and justify EBITDA add-backs separates competent analysts from exceptional ones. This essential skill directly impacts deal valuations, often adding millions to a company’s purchase price through proper normalization of earnings. For students pursuing careers in M&A, corporate finance, or investment banking, mastering EBITDA add-back training is non-negotiable. Mastering […]
How to Build a CIM: The Step-by-Step Investment Banking Guide
Table of Contents Introduction: The CIM as the Ultimate Deliverable in the Digital Age The 2026 Workflow: How AI and Analysts Collaborate to Build Deal Documents The Anatomy of a High-Value CIM: What Buyers Actually Expect The Art of the Strategic Narrative: Why Positioning Is the Highest-Paid Skill How a World-Class CIM Justifies $100M+ Valuations […]
Building a CIM vs. Teaser
There are two essential documents in the investment banking process that analysts must build. The teaser and the Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM). Understanding the distinction between these documents, and knowing when building a CIM becomes necessary, can significantly impact the success of your M&A transaction. While both the Teaser and the CIM are critical marketing […]