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Mar 2024
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50. The Finance of HBO's Succession Seas...

Kristen and Jen
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Back by popular demand!!  We continue a listener favorite: the finance of "Succession", the hit HBO series. We explore the hot topics of private equity, venture capital, mergers & acquisitions, hostile LBOs, and MORE through the lens of one of our all-time favorite shows.   Even if you watched the show and loved it, you might not have understood all of the finer points!  We are here to break down the key corporate finance plot points driving the drama.

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