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Why should I participate?
- Participate in a renowned undergraduate PE case competition
- Learn about the private equity industry
- Gain analytical experience through modeling, research, and analysis
- Network with leading industry professionals and receive feedback from Silver Lake and other top PE firms
- $1000 In Prizes!
Did I have to take a class in buyouts or even Finance to submit a proposal?
No. Case Competition is open to ALL undergraduates with a strong interest in private equity transactions.
How many people can I work with?
All interested students should form teams of 2 to 4 students.
Each team should decide on a team name and designate one member as the team leader.
All submissions and communication should be conducted by the team leader.
What are the materials that I need to prepare for submission?
To participate in the competitions, all teams must first register as soon as possible by submitting their team name and members to
. Early registration is encouraged so teams have ample time to prepare for round one of the competitions. For the first round, teams are required to submit a one page executive summary to
by Friday, April 9, 2010. If you are among the top 8 teams that will be selected to participate in the Final Round on Thursday, April 22, your team is expected to perform a detailed LBO valuation of the target company and prepare a case report and presentation.
What are some important dates I have to be aware of before the actual contest?
Please visit this page for important dates.
Who are going to be the judges?
Judges will be from Silver Lake and other leading PE firms.
Who is running the event?
The Competition is sponsored by Silver Lake and is organized by the Phi Gamma Nu Business Fraternity.
What is the prize?
The top prize is $1000 cash . All final round participants will be able to showcase their work in front of a panel of judges comprised of professionals from Silver Lake and other PE firms.
How do I register?
Online, on the website. All submissions and communication should be conducted by the team leader. Or register your team as soon as possible by sending an email to
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What if I have any other questions? Who should I contact?
First check the website for any updates. Throughout the process, feel free to send any questions or concerns to .
This section will be updated as we receive questions.
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