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Confidential information memorandum (CIM) Investment Banking

Definition

A glossy booklet that describes a business and its financial performance. Also known as the "book", the CIM is prepared by investment bankers in a sell-side advisory engagement and distributed to potential financial and strategic buyers after the execution of a non-disclosure agreement.

Referring Terms

Non-disclosure agreement (NDA), Process letter, Hockey stick curve

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