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How the Growth of Private Credit is Impacting Private Equity

OfficeHours

The growth of private credit can be traced back to the Great Financial Crisis of 2008-2009. Think about it this way: It is easier to negotiate bespoke partners via bilateral negotiation with a single partner than with tens of investors via a syndicate of investment banking middlemen.

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M&A Blog #06 – debt (Part I – role and trade-offs, categories and key characteristics)

Francine Way

Highly levered companies are less able to manage financial shocks, such as lost of a major customer, shock to the economy such as the 2008 Great Recession, etc. They can be prepaid based on negotiation, and this flexibility comes with an attractive pricing (LIBOR + 300-350 bps).

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Material Adverse Effect Clauses

The M&A Lawyer

Interestingly, while M&A lawyers often get fairly animated in negotiating whether to include the word “prospects” in the MAE definition, they do not similarly struggle with inclusion of the “could reasonably be expected to have” language, which should be viewed by a court as having the same effect. 29 2008) , and.

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Simon Bedard: Founder of Exit Advisory Group on Helping Business Owners Exit Well

How2Exit

Simon also emphasizes the importance of legacy in business exits and the impact of money on business negotiations. rn Legacy and the impact of money should be considered in business exits and negotiations. Simon also emphasizes the importance of legacy in business exits and the impact of money on business negotiations.

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What are T-Shaped Skills? Why does it Matter in Finance?

Peak Frameworks

Interconnected Finance World: Take the 2008 Financial Crisis as an example. Soft Skills: As teams become more diverse and projects more interdisciplinary, communication, leadership, and negotiation become crucial. Consider the negotiation nuances during AT&T's merger with Time Warner. Mortgage defaults in the U.S.

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Climb the Corporate Ladder with Business Writing Skills

Peak Frameworks

Consider the infamous internal emails during the 2008 financial crisis, which were filled with slang and inappropriate language, harming the image of the professionals involved and their companies. And remember, a well-proofread document is non-negotiable. Tone and Language Maintaining a professional tone is critical.

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What is Elasticity? Explaining Types of Elasticity in Finance and Economics

Peak Frameworks

A practical example can be observed in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. Furthermore, international trade policies often consider the price elasticity of demand when imposing tariffs or negotiating trade agreements.