Preloader image

HOW TO PROCEED

1. REGISTRATION

Registration has ended

2. ONLINE QUIZ

14.10.2023

Take a part in online logical thinking, numerical and knowledge test

3. PROJECT PRESENTATION

M&A 2.11.2023
RE 31.10.2023

Our colleagues, who will interview you, are the best in their field, so you can expect to be challenged

4. THE FINAL INTERVIEW

The winners will be invited for an interview with our CEOs

RULES



RULES FOR M&A CHALLENGE

  • Finance and Economics students interested in M&A and valuations


FIRST ROUND
  • Submit your CV in English
  • Participate in online logical thinking, numerical and knowledge quiz

SECOND ROUND
  • Best candidates from the first round will be asked to prepare the case study
  • The case study will focus on an M&A project. Your task will be to analyze a potential deal, identify its risks and benefits, and present your recommendation.
  • You will have approximately 3-4 days for preparation, and will then presnet your case study to our jury at Penta offices in Prague

AWARDS
  • All second round participants will receive a financial award of EUR 1000 each (NOTE: only candidates who present the case study in person are eligible for the award of EUR 1000)
  • Winner of the second round will receive a financial award of EUR 2000 EUR and will be invited for an interview with our CEO and if she/he convinces him, the winner will be offered a job in Penta with an additional bonus in the amount of EUR 3000
  • Remaining second round participants may be invited for interviews for jobs in our group companies (Penta Hospitals, Penta Real Estate, Dr. Max)


WINNER SELECTION CRITERIA
  • Online quiz results and CV
  • Quality of presented case study and investment approach

QUALIFYING CRITERIA
  • Students enrolled in the last 2 years of a master‘s program (or equivalent) or Graduates of 2023
  • Native Czech or Slovak


JURY
  • Václav Jirků, Partner, Penta Investments
  • Marián Slivovič, Partner, Penta Investments
  • Martin Molnár, Head of Analysis department, Penta Investments
  • Martin Krchňavý, Investments Manager, Penta Investments



RULES FOR JUNIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT

  • Finance and Economics students interested in business development


FIRST ROUND
  • Submit your CV in English
  • Participate in online logical thinking, numerical and knowledge quiz

SECOND ROUND
  • Best candidates from the first round will be asked to prepare the case study
  • The main objective of the case study will be acquisition of a mixed-use development site. Your assignment will entail conducting a comprehensive analysis of a potential deal, assessing both its risks and benefits by examining its feasibility, market analysis, preparing valuation and formulating a sales and leasing strategy.
  • You will have approximately 3-4 days for preparation, and will then present your case study to our jury at Penta offices in Prague.

AWARDS
  • All second round participants will receive a financial award of EUR 1000 each (NOTE: only candidates who present the case study in person are eligible for the award of EUR 1000).
  • Winner of the second round will receive a financial award of EUR 2000 EUR and will be invited for an interview with our Country Managing Director SK and Country Managing Director CZ and if she/he convinces him, the winner will be offered a job in Penta Real Estate in Bratislava or in Prague with an additional bonus in the amount of EUR 3000.


WINNER SELECTION CRITERIA
  • Online quiz results and CV
  • Quality of presented case study and investment approach

QUALIFYING CRITERIA
  • Students enrolled in the last 2 years of a master‘s program (or equivalent) or graduates of 2023
  • English language


JURY
  • Juraj Nevolník, Country Managing Director, Penta Real Estate SK
  • Michal Rehák, Business Development Director, Penta Real Estate SK
  • Petr Palička, Country Managing Director, Penta Real Estate CZ
  • David Musil, Business Director, Penta Real Estate CZ
  • Pavel Streblov, Business Director, Penta Real Estate CZ
  • Rudolf Vacek, Development Director, Penta Real Estate CZ
  • Michal Pindroch, CFO Penta Real Estate Group