2 questions reported in GE Vernova interviews, organised by the group that asks them. Every question carries a model answer and graded feedback on your own attempt.
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M&A and Integration
Strategic fit, synergy underwriting, dis-synergies and post-close ownership. 1 question
Negotiate a Carve-Out Without Buying Stranded Costs
Hard
A corporate development case testing value, transition services, and execution risk in a divestiture process.
You are evaluating the acquisition of an industrial software division being carved out of a conglomerate. The seller's EBITDA excludes costs that will not disappear at close. Make the decisions as…
Cyclicality, operating leverage, backlog quality and mid-cycle earnings. 1 question
Underwrite an Energy Contract Before Calling It a Cost Saving
Hard
An industrials coverage case testing whether a fixed-price power contract reduces volatility or creates an unpriced operating commitment.
A manufacturer signs a 12-year renewable-power agreement at a rate below current electricity prices. Management calls the contract a $25m annual saving, but its main plant may reduce load by 30% if a…