The Private Equity Toolkit - (Wiley Finance) by Tamara Sakovska (Hardcover)

About the Book

"The Private Equity Toolkit aims to be a book like no other in its field. It is the first reference guide that will cover all critical aspects of private equity deal execution, from sourcing to exit. As an experienced private equity deal practitioner, Sakovska shares her knowledge and industry best practices with other aspiring and curious deal practitioners around the world. Some topics in the book, especially those relating to deal origination, management assessment and deal structuring, will provide completely unique content not covered in any other private equity book published to date. In addition, The Private Equity Toolkit has the following distinctive features: Proprietary frameworks. Sakovska shares her extensive private equity knowledge in a well-structured and systematic way. Wherever possible, she utilizes her own actionable frameworks that other private equity professionals can apply in their day-to-day jobs. Supported by extensive research. Sakovska annotates the book with academic papers in adjacent disciplines such as M&A or equity research. Evergreen content. Sakovska provides useful content intended to stay relevant over the long run, avoid references and charts that will become outdated in the next few years. Global appeal. Sakovska has designed this book to be geography-neutral in order to maximize its foreign sales potential. She leverages her experience in leading private equity transactions in 14 countries in order to highlight the key aspects of private equity deal execution that apply in both developed and emerging markets. Accessible language. Sakovska delivers a clear, helpful message that will be easily understood. She speaks to the reader in a friendly and colloquial style, without "dumbing down" the underlying concepts."--

Book Synopsis

Master the navigation of private equity deals from sourcing to exit with this comprehensive guide

The Private Equity Toolkit A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Deals Done from Sourcing to Exit offers readers the first complete guide to executing a private equity deal from start to finish. Written by an accomplished professional with twenty years of experience in the private equity space, this book is perfect for current private equity analysts and associates, as well as business students and professionals seeking to enter the private equity field.

This book covers every stage of the private equity process, from sourcing the deal to company exit. It provides a systematic overview of how to:

- Originate attractive investment opportunities;

- Generate superior deal insights;

- Form effective working relationships with management teams;

- Add value on portfolio company boards; and

- Achieve profitable investment exits.

The Private Equity Toolkit equips its readers with actionable frameworks and proprietary tools that can be applied on a daily basis in the private equity industry. The content found within is designed to be current and helpful for years to come and appeals to a global audience.

From the Back Cover

PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE EQUITY TOOLKIT

"The Private Equity Toolkit is jammed with intangible knowledge otherwise earned the hard way. Written in an engaging and personalized style, it provides a thematic and detailed tour of the investment process of deal sourcing, screening, structuring, and execution. This is essential in order to gain an edge in today's crowded private equity environment. A must-read in order to escape being trapped into the winner's curse."

--ELI TALMOR, Professor and Founder, Institute of Private Equity, London Business School

"The Private Equity Toolkit is a unique how-to from an experienced practitioner that takes the reader behind the scenes of the private equity deal world by demystifying the step-by-step approach to deals and transactions. Tamara combines her deep experience and easily readable narrative to offer curious students, interested analysts, aspiring young professionals, and general readers a comprehensive and enjoyable overview of the lifecycle of private equity deals and transactions."

--DIRK DONATH, Managing Partner, L Catterton

"A clear and practical 'how-to' guide covering the stages of the private equity investment process from the hunt and patience for the right deal to a successful exit and every step along the journey. A must-have resource for both starting and aspiring private equity deal makers."

--GIAMPIERO MAZZA, Managing Partner and Head of Italy CVC

"Tamara helps demystify the world of PE deal-making from a practitioner's standpoint in much the same way that we did with investment banking. Her systematic, step-by-step approach provides an accessible framework that will prove invaluable for aspiring PE professionals and seasoned pros alike. The Private Equity Toolkit will help serve as a differentiator in an ultra-competitive deal world."

--JOSHUA ROSENBAUM and JOSHUA PEARL, Co-authors, Investment Banking: Valuation, LBOs, M&A, and IPOs and The Little Book of Investing Like the Pros

"The Private Equity Toolkit will be a must-read for any candidate starting or considering a career in private equity. Tamara's holistic approach will give the uninitiated a real sense of the full scope of the role in a user-friendly, accessible, and methodical approach. In the ever-evolving PE space, Tamara has managed to capture some of the latest methods and thinking currently being used at leading PE firms."

--ALEX EMERY, Head of Asia, Permira

"The learning curve for new private equity professionals is steep, with historically few resources beyond on-the-job training. This book provides practical insights and pragmatic tools for the key building blocks of a successful private equity deal, from sourcing to exit. The author's accessible and systematic frameworks empower readers to excel as they launch their careers."

--TED BERK, Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School and former Managing Director, Bain Capital

About the Author

Tamara Sakovska is an accomplished private equity investor and finance author with over 20 years of finance and investment experience gained at firms including Goldman Sachs, HarbourVest Partners, Warburg Pincus, Permira and Eton Park. She is a Chartered Director currently serving on the boards of several publicly listed companies.