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EBITDA is a financial metric used to evaluate a company's operating performance by excluding non-operating expenses.
EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization.
It provides a clearer picture of a company's profitability from its core operations.
EBITDA is used as an alternative to net income because it excludes non-operating expenses, which can vary widely between companies.
Investors...
FCFF, FCFE, DCF, and Enterprise Value are key financial metrics used in valuation. Growth and Maintenance Capex are important factors in calculating these metrics.
FCFF (Free Cash Flow to Firm) is the cash flow available to all providers of capital, calculated as Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures + Interest Expense * (1 - Tax Rate)
FCFE (Free Cash Flow to Equity) is the cash flow available to equity investors, c...
Different ways to value a company include discounted cash flow, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, and asset-based valuation.
Discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis estimates the value of a company based on its future cash flows.
Comparable company analysis (CCA) compares the company to similar publicly traded companies to determine its value.
Precedent transactions analysis looks at the prices paid for sim...
Working capital is used for day-to-day operations and is sourced from current assets. Enterprise value for private companies is calculated using various methods.
Uses of working capital include funding daily operations, managing inventory, and covering short-term liabilities.
Sources of working capital include cash, accounts receivable, and short-term investments.
Enterprise value for private companies can be calculated u...
I was interviewed in Sep 2024.
Make financial model and corporate presentation
Depreciation affects all 3 financial statements by reducing net income, increasing expenses, and decreasing assets' value.
Reduces net income on the income statement
Increases expenses on the income statement
Decreases the value of assets on the balance sheet
Impacts cash flow from operations on the cash flow statement
Taking after tax EBIT / EBIT *(1-T) in FCFF calculation adjusts for taxes and interest expenses.
FCFF (Free Cash Flow to Firm) is calculated before interest and taxes, so adjusting for taxes with after tax EBIT / EBIT *(1-T) accounts for the tax shield provided by interest expenses.
FCFE (Free Cash Flow to Equity) is calculated after interest and taxes, so no adjustment is needed for taxes in the calculation.
By using aft...
EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. It is a measure of a company's operating performance.
EBITDA is calculated by adding back interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization to net income.
It is used to analyze and compare profitability between companies, as it excludes non-operating expenses.
EBITDA helps investors and analysts assess a company's ability to generate cash flo...
Told to make a comprehensive financial model and presentation on a cerain company .
Make financial model on FMCG
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I applied via IIM Jobs and was interviewed in Apr 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.
1 week to prepare a financial model and presentation about business strategies of a US listed company (probably from retail sector)
Prepaid expenses are expenses paid in advance while deferred liability is a liability that is paid at a later date.
Prepaid expenses are recorded as assets on the balance sheet until they are used or expire
Examples of prepaid expenses include prepaid rent, insurance premiums, and subscriptions
Deferred liability is a liability that is recognized but not yet paid
Examples of deferred liability include unearned revenue and
Different methods to value a company include market capitalization, discounted cash flow, price-to-earnings ratio, and asset-based valuation.
Market capitalization: multiplying the company's share price by the number of outstanding shares
Discounted cash flow: estimating future cash flows and discounting them to present value
Price-to-earnings ratio: dividing the company's share price by its earnings per share
Asset-based ...
I am an experienced analyst with a strong background in data analysis and problem-solving.
I have a Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics and have worked as an analyst for the past 5 years.
I am proficient in using statistical software such as R and Python for data analysis.
I have experience in conducting market research and providing insights to drive business decisions.
I am skilled in creating data visualizations and...
The company is a leading financial services firm and the role involves analyzing market trends and providing insights for investment decisions.
The company is a well-established financial services firm
The role of an Analyst involves analyzing market trends and providing insights for investment decisions
The company has a strong reputation in the industry
The role requires strong analytical and research skills
Examples of t...
Multithreading in Java refers to the concurrent execution of two or more parts of a program for maximum utilization of CPU.
Multithreading allows multiple threads to run concurrently within a single program.
It improves the performance of the program by utilizing the CPU more efficiently.
Java provides built-in support for multithreading through the java.lang.Thread class.
Multithreading can be used for tasks such as backg...
CPU scheduling policies include FCFS, SJF, Round Robin, Priority, and Multilevel Queue. The operating system does the scheduling.
FCFS (First Come First Serve)
SJF (Shortest Job First)
Round Robin
Priority
Multilevel Queue
Operating system does scheduling
Jvm is Java Virtual Machine. It manages threads on its own.
Jvm is a virtual machine that executes Java bytecode.
It provides a runtime environment for Java programs.
Jvm manages threads on its own using its own thread scheduler.
Jvm is platform-independent and provides a layer of abstraction between the Java code and the underlying operating system.
Examples of popular JVM implementations include Oracle's HotSpot and OpenJ
Tree traversal is a technique to visit all nodes of a tree in a specific order.
There are three types of tree traversals: inorder, preorder, and postorder.
Inorder traversal visits the left subtree, then the root, and then the right subtree.
Preorder traversal visits the root, then the left subtree, and then the right subtree.
Postorder traversal visits the left subtree, then the right subtree, and then the root.
For exampl...
ArrayList and Vector are both dynamic arrays, but Vector is synchronized and slower. Traversing a Vector is similar to an ArrayList.
ArrayList is not synchronized, while Vector is synchronized.
ArrayList is faster than Vector, but Vector is thread-safe.
To traverse a Vector, we can use a for loop or an iterator, similar to an ArrayList.
Example: Vector
TCS is a leading global IT services company with a strong reputation and diverse opportunities for growth.
TCS has a strong reputation in the IT industry
TCS offers diverse opportunities for growth and learning
TCS has a global presence and works with top clients
TCS has a strong focus on innovation and technology
TCS provides a supportive and inclusive work environment
Tata Salt is the product used in every house.
Tata Salt is a brand of salt produced by Tata Chemicals.
It is the market leader in India with a 27% market share.
Tata Salt has been fortified with iodine to help address iodine deficiency in India.
It is available in various sizes and packaging options to suit different needs.
Tata Salt has won several awards for its quality and innovation.
My hobby and passion is photography.
I love capturing moments and telling stories through my photographs.
I enjoy exploring different techniques and experimenting with composition.
Photography allows me to express my creativity and view the world from unique perspectives.
I have participated in several photography competitions and my work has been featured in local exhibitions.
Some of my favorite subjects to photograph are
A good leader possesses qualities such as strong communication skills, empathy, integrity, and the ability to inspire and motivate others.
Strong communication skills: A good leader is able to effectively convey their ideas and instructions to their team members.
Empathy: A good leader understands and considers the feelings and perspectives of their team members, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
Integ...
Being stranded in a foreign country with no money or means to communicate
Lost my wallet with all my money and identification
Couldn't speak the local language to ask for help
Had to rely on the kindness of strangers for assistance
I worked on a project analyzing customer data to identify trends and improve marketing strategies.
Used data analysis techniques to identify patterns and correlations in customer behavior
Developed predictive models to forecast customer preferences and optimize marketing campaigns
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven strategies and measure their impact
Conducted A/B testing to evaluate the effe
I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Nov 2019. There were 4 interview rounds.
I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jun 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.
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