Roark Is One the Largest Consumer-Focused Private Equity Firms in the World
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Roark is one the largest consumer-focused Private Equity firms in the world With over $20 billion in capital, Roark is invested in brands that collectively generate $54 billion in annual system revenues from 63,000 locations in 50 states and 89 countries. Roark Capital Information Session with Managing Directors Mike Thompson and Sarah Spiegel Join us Thursday, January 28th at 6:00pm – 7:00pm EST on Zoom (link here: https://bit.ly/3rQRd5z) Mike and Sarah will discuss Roark’s investment process and the 2021 MBA Private Equity Internship opportunity. Short presentation to be followed by small group networking and Q&A, with ample time for students to meet Roark Employees. Please register in advance using the zoom link (https://bit.ly/3rQRd5z) Apply to the 2021 MBA Private Equity Internship by January 31st on Career Central Questions? Please contact [email protected] About Roark In the News Roark Capital Group is an Atlanta-based private equity firm with over $20 billion in equity capital and commitments raised since inception. Roark focuses on middle-market Inspire Brands Completes investment opportunities through family-owned business transfers, Acquisition of Dunkin’ Brands management/corporate buyouts, recapitalizations, going-private transactions, and “We are confident that Inspire’s proven corporate divestitures. Roark focuses on franchised and multi-unit companies in the retail, stewardship of franchised restaurant restaurant and consumer services sectors. concepts and best-in-class capabilities will drive further growth for both Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins around the world.” 2021 Senior Associate Summer Internship – Dave Hoffman, former CEO Dunkin’ Roark Capital Group (“Roark”) is seeking MBA candidates to join an 8-10 week Private Brands Equity Summer Internship program. Based in Roark’s Atlanta headquarters, the Summer Intern will work on investment and portfolio growth initiatives. Depending on the project, Roark Racks Up $6.5B in Funds the Summer Intern may report to a Vice President, Principal or Managing Director on “Atlanta-based Roark has raised a total of sourcing, evaluating, negotiating and executing investment opportunities. The Summer $6.5 billion for its two newest funds. Intern will be expected to take an active, hands-on role on the analysis and modeling of Roark Capital Partners V LP raised $5 prospective investments and must possess advanced analysis skills consistent with and billion, beating its $4 billion target while complementary to the firm’s highly analytical approach to investment evaluation. Summer Roark Capital Partners II Sidecar LP closed Interns will have active involvement in all aspects of the investment process, including: on $1.5 billion, sweeping past its $1 billion target.” Key Responsibilities • Driving analyses, modeling, and due diligence (both internally and with third party ‘We are enormously grateful for the providers) continuing support of our longstanding • Financing – evaluating prospective lenders and reviewing credit agreements partners, and are excited to welcome new • Negotiating acquisition, equity, employment, and related transaction agreements partner relationships to the Roark family,’ • Preparing materials for and participating in meetings of the firm’s Investment says Neal Aronson, Founder.” Committee – PE Hub • Monitoring performance of existing portfolio companies and interacting with management teams on specific initiatives Wingstop surges in IPO to • Assisting in developing investment strategies for new industries or investment verticals close 61% higher consistent with the firm’s investment criteria and objectives “In its trading debut Friday, Wingstop jumped 61 percent to close at $30.59 from Interns who are successful will be eligible for a full-time role. its IPO price of $19.” “The fast-casual restaurant chain Qualifications specializes in chicken wings and was The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of work experience and will have previously founded in 1994 in Texas. The Dallas- worked or interned in an investing role (including private equity, venture capital, hedge based company, which was owned by fund, family office, corporate development) or have relevant investment banking or private equity firm Roark Capital Group, consulting experience. Candidates should demonstrate: sold 2.15 million of the 5.8 million shares • Outstanding interpersonal skills – the presence and maturity to establish credibility and in the offering.” inspire confidence both inside and outside Roark – CNBC • Exceptional analytical skills The Power List 2017: Neal Aronson • Comprehensive understanding of accounting and finance principles • Exceptional work ethic and a background evidencing a high level of achievement “Neal Aronson’s Roark Capital Group • A self-starter with a positive, “can do” attitude who regards no task as too big or too has developed a philosophy of buying and small for them holding its restaurant investments and • Able to discharge responsibilities with minimal oversight while maintaining a sense of then profiting off the strength of those urgency investments’ growth. It has rarely sold one • Detail-oriented with outstanding communication and organization skills of its acquisitions, making it something of • Able to effectively manage large quantities of information and multiple projects, a unicorn in a private-equity world in capable of concurrently completing a wide variety of tasks and to quickly shift priorities which companies are bought and sold in while maintaining focus four- or five-year timeframes.” – Nation’s Restaurant News Apply to the 2021 MBA Private Equity Internship by January 31st on Career Central For questions, please reach out to [email protected] Roark Capital Group | www.roarkcapital.com.