Ewing Bemiss & Co.
Investment Banking Analyst Recruiting
Fall 2008
Experience • Professionalism • Results
Why Ewing Bemiss & Co.
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Ewing Bemiss & Co. is nationally recognized as a leading middle market investment bank
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Ewing Bemiss & Co. Analysts gain real deal experience
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Immediately staffed on “live” deals
Actively contribute to deal teams and work alongside senior bankers
Gain experience in a variety of industry sectors throughout their tenure
Direct contact with clients
Ability to contribute to firm’s success
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5 partners with an average of over 17 years experience
Transaction expertise in a variety of industries with focus on Alternative Energy, Business Services,
Healthcare and Transportation & Logistics
$100 million Montauk Energy Capital transaction was named “Small Deal of the Year” for 2006 by Buyouts
magazine
Size promotes an entrepreneurial environment
Employees at all levels are encouraged to contribute thoughts and ideas
Opportunity to take initiative in research assignments, marketing projects, client presentations and financial
analyses
Significant access to middle market private equity community
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We have involved over 350 private equity groups in our transaction processes in the past six months
In the past five years, 50% of Ewing Bemiss Analyst alumni have gone on to work in private equity
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Middle Market Transaction Expertise
Engagement Dynamics
Client Characteristics
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Family-owned, private-equity backed, and
corporate subsidiaries
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Healthy and distressed
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Emerging growth and mature
Buyer and Investor Types
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Financial (private equity)
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Strategic
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International and domestic
Transaction Characteristics
M&A
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Enterprise value: $10 - $250 million
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Typical transaction: $3 - $10 million EBITDA
Capital Formation
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Equity/mezzanine private placement:
$5 million - $50 million
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Senior debt: $20 million - $250 million
States in which Ewing Bemiss & Co. has Done Business
Private Capital
Formation
15%
Financial
Restructuring &
Strategic
Advisory Services
6%
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M&A Advisory
79%
We have also completed transactions in Canada and Europe.
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Company Experience
(Representative Experience of Ewing Bemiss & Co. Professionals)
SELLERS/ADVISORY CLIENTS
BUYERS
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Selected Engagements
Multitrade Biomass
Holdings, LLC
has secured an investment in its
subsidiary
Multitrade Rabun Gap, LLC
from
has completed a
recapitalization by an
investor group
organized by
has completed a
management-led
recapitalization with
has been acquired by
has been acquired by
has been acquired by
has sold its
has sold its transfilling
oxygen business to
KANSAS CITY LFG, LLC
JOHNSON COUNTY
Landfill Gas Project
has been acquired by
to
has received an
Equity Capital Investment
from
has been acquired by
has sold its oxygen conserver
business to
and
and
has been acquired by
has sold its gas rights at
King County’s Cedar Hills
Landfill to
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STRATEGIC
CORPORATE SOLUTIONS
has been acquired by
and
and
Heritage Academy
Private placement of
Mezzanine capital
Led by
has been acquired by
have been acquired by
Our Professionals Represent a Wide Range of Universities
Undergraduate Programs:
Graduate Programs:
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The Analyst Experience
Analysts are Encouraged to:
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Contribute to “live” deals immediately –
working directly with senior partners, deal
team and with clients
Rotate project teams to gain experience
working with all professionals and industries
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Participate in client presentations
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Become knowledgeable across the spectrum
of investment banking services
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Contribute outside the job description
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Initiate projects that contribute to the
growth of the firm
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Analyst Responsibilities
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Analyze and prepare financial statements
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Develop financial models and valuations
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Research client markets and industries
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Develop presentations for current and
prospective clients
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Create offering memoranda and client
documents
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Meet with clients and industry professionals
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Identify and contact potential buyers and
investors
Analysts Gain Wide-Ranging Experience
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Experience working with large and small companies in a broad range of industries
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Extensive analytical, financial and research skills
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Exposure to clients’ strategic challenges and opportunities
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Written and oral communication skills
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Excellent experience for graduate school and future career goals
“Ewing Bemiss & Co. prepares its Analysts for a variety of career paths. While I took a nontraditional route, my experience at Ewing Bemiss has been invaluable in my current role at a
boutique private equity consulting firm. At Ewing Bemiss I learned how to think analytically, I
gained technical experience in financial modeling, and I was able to sharpen my research skills – all
while working in a firm with an open, collegial environment. Additionally, I think the exposure
Analysts have from Day One to both senior Partners and clients is virtually unparalleled in the
industry.”
Liz Carroll
2008 Analyst Alumnus
Investor Group Services
“The Analyst experience at Ewing Bemiss provided me an excellent learning opportunity in which
I was able to take part in the investment banking process first hand. As an Analyst in a boutique
shop such as Ewing Bemiss, you are engaged throughout the deal process – everything from
financial statement analysis to having conversations with private equity professionals. Moreover,
your coworkers at Ewing Bemiss are interested in your success as much as you are. I appreciate
the fact my two years as an Analyst at Ewing Bemiss set the groundwork for my current position
in private equity.”
Kyle Harder
2008 Analyst Alumnus
Capital Resource Partners
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The Benefits of Working at Ewing Bemiss & Co.
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Opportunity to learn from experienced senior bankers
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Ability to work in a supportive, fun, collegial and challenging work environment
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Play a key role in the firm’s success
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Open communication with all members of the firm
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Valuable career building experience to be leveraged in future pursuits
The Typical Analyst Work Day … Is Not Typical
8:00-8:30
Respond to deal-related emails
8:30-10:00
Research transaction multiples for precedent healthcare M&A transactions
10:00-11:00
Meet with associate to discuss offering memorandum for logistics clients – begin writing
industry analysis
11:00-12:30
Conference call with senior partner and client to discuss marketing plan
12:30-1:15
Lunch
1:15-2:30
Work with associate on financial model and valuation for alternative energy client
2:30-4:30
Call logistics client to discuss financial projection model
4:30-5:30
Develop marketing mailer to announce the close of a transaction
5:30-8:00
Research facilities services industry
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Analyst Placement Following Ewing Bemiss
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Ewing Bemiss & Co. Analyst alumni have successfully found employment in a variety of
fields both related and unrelated to Finance.
Analyst Job Placement by Type
Consulting
8%
Industry
8%
Graduate
Program
17%
Private Equity
50%
Asset
Management
17%
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Representative Placements
Living in Richmond, Virginia
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Big city amenities with small-town feel
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Large population of young professionals
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The “Fan” neighborhood is a popular place to live and
socialize
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Consistently ranked among the top 20 best cities for
careers and businesses
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Affordable cost of living
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Central location – close to Washington, DC; Virginia
Beach; Blue Ridge Mountains
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Wide range of weekend activities
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Outdoor activities within driving distance: hiking,
fishing, skiing
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Over 35 golf courses in the metro area
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More than 500 fine local restaurants in Greater
Richmond
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Active nightlife
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Abundance of shopping
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Outdoor concerts
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Team Sports (e.g. flag football, kickball, basketball)
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Next Steps
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To apply for the Analyst position at Ewing Bemiss & Co. please submit
your resume and cover letter through your school’s online recruiting
application
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First round interviews will be conducted during the first three weeks of
October
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Second round interviews will take place in our office October 24th, 2008
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We look forward to speaking with you and thank you for your interest!
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