Hello Members, For those interested in purchasing my latest book, “Credit Analyst’s Survival Manual,” you can find it here: https://titles.cognella.com/credit-analyst-s-survival-manual-9798823306515 Also, this Saturday, September 26, we are starting our 3-Day Credit Analyst Training Masterclass. As a special bonus, the first 10 members who register for the Masterclass will receive a FREE e-book copy of the Credit Analyst’s Survival Manual. To register, simply go to Classroom (the first icon) and select “Credit Analyst Training.” I’m looking forward to an interactive three days of practical, hands-on credit training. Hope to see you there! Professor Drou

I’ve received several requests to offer the Mini Credit Analyst Training Masterclass again, beginning September 26. Enrollment is already underway, so don’t miss your opportunity to participate! The first 10 members to enroll will receive a complimentary copy of my e-book, The Credit Analyst’s Survival Manual. Six slots left. To enroll, visit the Classroom section and select the first icon, “Credit Analyst Training.” Participants will receive full access to all presentation materials and Excel spreadsheets used throughout the program.

Join us today, Saturday, from 12:00 PM–1:00 PM ET for a deep dive into the world of Alternative Investments. We’ll cover some of the fastest-growing and most important areas of modern finance: • Private Equity • Venture Capital • Private Credit • Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) • Business Development Companies (BDCs) We’ll explore how these investments work, how they generate returns, how they are structured, and the key risks investors and credit professionals need to understand. See you at noon! Professor Drou

Hello Members, Following several requests, I am pleased to announce that I will be offering the Live 3-Day Credit Analyst Training Masterclass again during the third week of September. The specific dates and times will be determined based on enrollment and participant availability. After you enroll, I will contact you directly and coordinate with the other participants to find a schedule that works for everyone. Enroll here: https://www.skool.com/drou-academy/classroom/2bb302eb?md=4b5b8db6fb464d7d8eb044ff0ecfe1f2 Premium Member Benefit: Premium members receive 50% off the enrollment fee. After enrolling, please contact me directly, and I will reimburse you for half of the fee. I look forward to working with you and helping you strengthen your credit analysis skills. Regards, Professor Drou

Hello Members Drou Academy was in full force this summer! We delivered a wide range of live, practical seminars designed to help students and finance professionals strengthen their analytical and technical skills. Topics included: • Financial Modeling • Valuation of Publicly Traded Companies • Private Company Valuation for established businesses and early-stage startups • Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Analysis • Equity Return Analysis • Understanding Financial Statements • Options Markets • Portfolio Management • Credit Analysis Each seminar combined financial theory with practical case studies, financial models, and real-world applications—including the valuation of Alexandria Hotel using DCF and LBO methodologies. Recordings of these seminars are available under Classrooms I am very proud of what we accomplished this summer—and we are just getting started! - look for these seminars on Saturdays at noon. #DrouAcademy #FinancialModeling #CompanyValuation #PrivateEquity #CreditAnalysis #InvestmentBanking #FinanceEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment