Investment Banking Analyst Recruiting Fall 2008 Experience Professionalism Results
Why Ewing Bemiss ss& Co. is nationally recognized as a leading middle market investment bank 5 partners with an average of over 17 years experience Transaction expertise in a variety of industries with focus on Alternative e 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 Analysts gain real deal experience 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 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 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 1
Middle Market Transaction Expertise Engagement Dynamics Client Characteristics Family-owned, private-equity backed, and corporate subsidiaries Healthy and distressed Emerging ggrowth and mature Buyer and Investor Types Financial (private equity) Strategic International a and ddomestic Transaction Characteristics M&A Enterprise value: $10 - $250 million Typical transaction: $3 - $10 million EBITDA Capital Formation Equity/mezzanine i private placement: $5 million - $50 million Senior debt: $20 million - $250 million States in which has Done Business Private Capital Formation 15% Financial Restructuring & Strategic Advisory Services 6% ` M&A Advisory 79% We have also completed transactions in Canada and Europe. 2
Company Experience (Representative Experience of Professionals) SELLERS/ADVISORY CLIENTS BUYERS 3
Selected ec ed Engagements ge e 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 sold its transfilling oxygen business to has sold its KANSAS CITY LFG, LLC JOHNSON COUNTY Landfill Gas Project to has received an Equity Capital Investment from has sold its oxygen conserver business to and and and has sold its gas rights at King County s Cedar Hills Landfill to and STRATEGIC CORPORATE SOLUTIONS Pi Private placement of Mezzanine capital Led by and Heritage Academy have been acquired by 4
Our Professionals o s Represent ese a Wide Range of Universities es Undergraduate Programs: Graduate Programs: 5
The Analyst Experience e Analysts are Encouraged to: Contribute te 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 Participate in client presentations Become knowledgeable across the spectrum of investment banking services Contribute outside the job description Initiate projects that contribute to the growth of the firm Analyst Responsibilities Analyze and prepare financial n i statementstements Develop financial models and valuations Research client markets and industries Develop presentations for current and prospective clients Create offering memoranda and client documents Meet with clients and industry professionals Identify and contact potential buyers and investors 6
Analysts s Gain Wide-Ranging gexperience e Experience working with large and small companies in a broad range of industries Extensive analytical, financial and research skills Exposure to clients strategic challenges and opportunities Written and oral communication skills Excellent experience for graduate school and future career goals Liz Carroll 2008 Analyst Alumnus Investor Group Services Kyle Harder 2008 Analyst Alumnus Capital Resource Partners 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. 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. equity 7
The Benefits e sof Working at Ewing Bemiss ss& Co. Opportunity to learn from experienced senior bankers Ability to work in a supportive, fun, collegial and challenging gwork environment Play a key role in the firm s success Open communication with all members of the firm 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 8
Analyst Placement e Following ow Ewing Bemiss Analyst alumni have successfully found employment in a variety of fields both related and unrelated to Finance. Analyst Job Placement by Type Representative Placements Industry 8% Consulting 8% Graduate Program 17% Private Equity 50% Asset Management 17% 9
Living in Richmond, d,virginia Big city amenities with small-town feel Large population of young professionals The Fan neighborhood is a popular place to live and socialize Consistently ranked among the top 20 best cities for careers and businesses Affordable cost of living Central location close to Washington, DC; Virginia Beach; Blue Ridge Mountains Wide range of weekend activities Outdoor activities within driving distance: hiking, fishing, skiing Over 35 golf courses in the metro area More than 500 fine local restaurants in Greater Richmond Active nightlife Abundance of shopping Outdoor concerts Team Sports (e.g. flag football, kickball, basketball) 10
Next Steps To apply for the Analyst position at please submit your resume and cover letter through your school s online recruiting application First round interviews will be conducted during the first three weeks of October Second round interviews will take place in our office October 24 th, 2008 We look forward to speaking with you and thank you for your interest! 11