Investment Banking: Valuation, LBOs, M&A, and IPOs

Investment Banking by Rosenbaum and Pearl is a cornerstone for anyone advancing beyond basic financial theory into applied corporate finance. Through detailed step-by-step frameworks, it unpacks complex valuation techniques such as comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, DCF modeling, and LBO construction. The authors, both seasoned investment bankers, bring an unmatched level of practical authenticity to each topic. Their explanations balance rigor with clarity, helping them understand not only how deals are valued and structured but also why certain methods are favored in practice. For intermediate learners, this book bridges the academic and professional worlds - offering the same analytical toolkit used by Wall Street professionals and corporate strategists worldwide.

Joshua Rosenbaum and Joshua Pearl are investment bankers and finance educators with extensive experience in valuation, M&A, and capital markets. They have advised major global corporations and are known for their clear, practitioner-focused approach to finance education.