Rothschild motivation

Question 1

Why Rothschild?

Answer 1

• Outstanding reputation: consistently towards the top of M&A rankings. ‘Best Investment Bank in The Netherlands’ title from Euromoney.
• Independence: (advisory only boutique, incentive alignments) collaborative and compact culture that promotes optimal performance (multi-generational, long-term, family
• Strong values, stability, integrity, honesty: a reputation of building relationships with clients

Question 2

Why dutch/benelux coverage

Answer 2

• Dutch roots: born and growing up in Holland, I always knew that I wanted to have some impact there and uphold my love for the country and the people (best of both worlds, perfectly bilingual/bicultural, use my ‘Dutch’ competitive advantage.
• Exciting Dutch M&A market: tech and healthcare are growing quickly and will continue to into 2022

Question 3

Why M&A?

Answer 3

• Transactional
• Link with financial markets
• Clear observable outcomes.
• People person/working with clients/trust-based relationship

Question 4

Why IB/Global Advisory

Answer 4

• Intensity and dynamism – outcome and results-based, linked to the global financial market and macro environment.
• I seek to be involved in facilitating the biggest deals and transaction (seeing the impact and success of deals)
• Client-facing – one of my strongest assets is being able to connect with people, forming relationships is essential

Question 5

What makes you suitable to IB(/Rothschild)?

Answer 5

• Analytic: strong academic track record. 49 in the GMAT, MSc Finance LSE
• Optimistic/’can-do’ attitude: optimistic person, I love overcoming challenges and solving problems.
• Team player: empathetic person with strong track record of team sports. Operating effectively in a small team as a part of CC

Question 6

Rothschild deal?

Answer 6

Acquisition of Portugese toll company called Brisa by a consortium include Dutch asset manager ‘APG Asset Management’. Financial Advisory service carried out by Rothschild

Question 7

Question

Answer 7

What is the rationale behind Rothschild’s relatively high deal volume?

Question 8

Recent interesting merger

Answer 8

Acquisition of LSP by Swedish PE giant EQT. LSP is itself a healthcare-focused VC. Interesting for the healthcare industry and interesting as a pattern with a PE fund acquiring a company for itself, rather than to hold in its porftolio.

Question 9

Stages of M&A deal

Answer 9

target list, teaser, NDA, indication of interest, due diligence, close the deal.