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HOW TO PROCEED

1. REGISTRATION

Registration has ended

2. ONLINE QUIZ

30.4.2022 5PM

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

3. PROJECT PRESENTATION

Beginning of May 2022

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

4. THE FINAL INTERVIEW

MAY 2022

The winners will be invited for an interview with our CEOs

RULES

M&A CHALLENGE

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)
  • Native Czech or Slovak


JURY
  • Václav Jirků, Partner, Penta Investments
  • Marián Slivovič, Partner, Penta Investments
  • Martin Molnár, Head of Analysis department, Penta Investments 
  • Martin Hrežo, CEO, Penta Hospitals International