Sica Fletcher

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Our recent blog posts have covered the private equity boom in insurance brokerages , however, the reality is that the vast preponderance of insurance brokerages (probably over 95%) have revenues under $5 million annually. How can you take advantage of the dramatic upsurge of private equity investment in the insurance brokerage?

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Shearman & Sterling

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

and its affiliates), a private equity firm that had a controlling interest in plaintiff and whose partners served on plaintiff's board, with one as chairman. 360, 2018 (Del. On February 7, 2019, the Delaware Supreme Court issued an order affirming the dismissal of misappropriation claims by Alarm.com Holdings, Inc.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

AUGUST 15, 2023

15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fogo de Chão (“Fogo”), the internationally renowned restaurant brand from Brazil, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Bain Capital Private Equity (“Bain Capital”) to accelerate its growth and expansion. DALLAS, Aug.

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InvestmentBank.com

OCTOBER 24, 2019

For the better part of the last decade, physician practices have seen a wave of consolidation by hospitals and private equity with 2018 being no exception [1]. In fact, acquisitions by hospitals and private equity in provider services broke records last year according to Bain & Co’s 2019 global healthcare report.

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Shearman & Sterling

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

and its affiliates), a private equity firm that had a controlling interest in plaintiff and whose partners served on plaintiff's board, with one as chairman. 360, 2018 (Del. On February 7, 2019, the Delaware Supreme Court issued an order affirming the dismissal of misappropriation claims by Alarm.com Holdings, Inc.

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Shearman & Sterling

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

2018-0730-JRS (Del. The claims arose after defendant terminated the two office supply companies' merger agreement in favor of an acquisition of defendant by a private equity firm. 's motion to dismiss an action for breach of a merger agreement brought by Genuine Parts Company ("GPC"). Genuine Parts Co.

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Shearman & Sterling

JANUARY 14, 2020

after it was acquired in a tender offer and cash-out merger by a private equity firm. 2018-0789-JRS (Del. The claims focused on Essendant's decision to terminate a merger agreement providing for a stock-for-stock merger with Genuine Parts Co. ("GPC") in favor of an all-cash deal offered by the private equity firm.

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Shearman & Sterling

DECEMBER 18, 2018

On December 11, 2018, Vice Chancellor Joseph R. Slights III of the Delaware Court of Chancery denied a motion to dismiss breach of fiduciary duty claims against the former CEO of a technology company (the "Company") in connection with its take-private sale to a private equity firm. In re Xura, Inc. 12698-VCS (Del.

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Shearman & Sterling

JULY 31, 2018

On July 20, 2018, Vice Chancellor Joseph R. July 20, 2018). Slights of the Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed a stockholder challenge to an all-stock business combination between Earthstone Energy, Inc. ("Earthstone") and Bold Energy III LLC ("Bold"). Lodzinski, et al., 2017-0414 (Del.

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Shearman & Sterling

JULY 23, 2019

Slights III of the Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed an aiding and abetting claim asserted against a private equity buyer and its principals in a stockholder class action involving breach of fiduciary duty claims against the former CEO of a technology company in connection with its take-private sale to the private equity buyer.

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Shearman & Sterling

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

On November 20, 2018, Vice Chancellor Joseph R. the "Company") against former members of its board of directors in connection with the take-private acquisition of the Company by a private equity buyer group in June 2017. (the In Re Tangoe, Inc. Stockholders Litigation, C.A. 2017-0650-JRS (Del Ch.

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Cooley M&A

AUGUST 7, 2018

dated July 9, 2018), the Delaware Supreme Court reversed the Delaware Chancery Court’s dismissal of deal litigation based on obtaining a cleansing vote under Corwin/Volcano because the defendants failed to show “as required under Corwin” that the vote was fully informed. of The Fresh Market shares, rolling over their equity.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 1, 2024

Summary Private equity-backed Physician Practice Management (“PPM”) companies in the ENT & Allergy space continued a conservative growth trajectory during Q1 2024. Introduction Private equity groups began investing in the ear, nose, and throat and allergy space in 2018. Download the article.

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 1, 2020

Update on Private Equity and Insurance Brokerages In our ,, previous article , we reported that the COVID-19 pandemic had not diminished the pace of mergers and acquisitions transactions we are seeing in the insurance agency and brokerage sector. The number of transactions we are working on has not abated. Dry powder reached $1.4

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Shearman & Sterling

JUNE 25, 2019

533, 2018, (Del. After a listeria outbreak at the ice cream manufacturer, the Company purportedly faced a liquidity crisis and accepted a dilutive private equity investment. the "Company"). Marchand v. Barnhill, No. June 18, 2019).

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Shearman & Sterling

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

2018-0730-JRS (Del. The claims arose after defendant terminated the two office supply companies' merger agreement in favor of an acquisition of defendant by a private equity firm. 's motion to dismiss an action for breach of a merger agreement brought by Genuine Parts Company ("GPC"). Genuine Parts Co.

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Shearman & Sterling

APRIL 16, 2019

392, 2018 (Del. On April 5, 2019, the Delaware Supreme Court reversed in part and affirmed in part a decision of the Delaware Court of Chancery that had dismissed a stockholder challenge to an all-stock business combination between Earthstone Energy, Inc. ("Earthstone") and Bold Energy III LLC ("Bold"). Lodzinski et al.,

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Shearman & Sterling

JANUARY 14, 2020

after it was acquired in a tender offer and cash-out merger by a private equity firm. 2018-0789-JRS (Del. The claims focused on Essendant's decision to terminate a merger agreement providing for a stock-for-stock merger with Genuine Parts Co. ("GPC") in favor of an all-cash deal offered by the private equity firm.

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Shearman & Sterling

DECEMBER 18, 2018

On December 11, 2018, Vice Chancellor Joseph R. Slights III of the Delaware Court of Chancery denied a motion to dismiss breach of fiduciary duty claims against the former CEO of a technology company (the "Company") in connection with its take-private sale to a private equity firm. In re Xura, Inc. 12698-VCS (Del.

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Shearman & Sterling

JULY 31, 2018

On July 20, 2018, Vice Chancellor Joseph R. July 20, 2018). Slights of the Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed a stockholder challenge to an all-stock business combination between Earthstone Energy, Inc. ("Earthstone") and Bold Energy III LLC ("Bold"). Lodzinski, et al., 2017-0414 (Del.

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OfficeHours

JULY 11, 2023

The SIE was first introduced in 2018 as a mandatory exam for people seeking to be employed in the securities industry. The Officehours Guide To Private Equity Part 4: Megafund Vs. Middle Market Private Equity Discover the world of Middle Market Private Equity with expert insights and guidance.

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Shearman & Sterling

JULY 23, 2019

Slights III of the Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed an aiding and abetting claim asserted against a private equity buyer and its principals in a stockholder class action involving breach of fiduciary duty claims against the former CEO of a technology company in connection with its take-private sale to the private equity buyer.

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The Deal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

in 2018 for an undisclosed amount. Quality is the firm’s third acquisition through its Caymus Equity Partners Fund II LP, the firm’s first committed private equity fund. Caymus bought Columbus, Ohio-based TriplePoint, then known as Temp-Con Inc. ,

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Shearman & Sterling

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

On November 20, 2018, Vice Chancellor Joseph R. the "Company") against former members of its board of directors in connection with the take-private acquisition of the Company by a private equity buyer group in June 2017. (the In Re Tangoe, Inc. Stockholders Litigation, C.A. 2017-0650-JRS (Del Ch.

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The Deal

DECEMBER 4, 2023

from Bestport Ventures LLP and FF&P Private Equity Ltd. in March 2018 to expand its card-present capabilities, meaning transactions in which a card is physically present at the sale. Network Merchants added layers of payments capability and services through acquisitions. The company purchased CreditCall Ltd.

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 28, 2024

Summary Private equity’s investments in ophthalmology are entering a new, more mature lifecycle phase. We also expect many platform recapitalizations once private equity groups and lenders become comfortable with the interest rate environment. The typical ophthalmology PPM is also regionally focused.

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Shearman & Sterling

JUNE 25, 2019

533, 2018, (Del. After a listeria outbreak at the ice cream manufacturer, the Company purportedly faced a liquidity crisis and accepted a dilutive private equity investment. the "Company"). Marchand v. Barnhill, No. June 18, 2019).

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 14, 2024

From 2018 to 2021, the total number of bakery workers declined nearly 12%, leaving operators struggling to replace highly experienced talent. General Mills acquired private equity-backed TNT Crust, a frozen pizza supplier, for $253 million.

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Sica Fletcher

DECEMBER 12, 2019

(Otherwise Known as “How Acquisitions Are Structured”) Our November blog post asked how a smaller agency can take advantage of the tsunami of private equity investment in insurance brokerages. This is generally the same stock which is owned by senior management and the private equity investor.

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Shearman & Sterling

APRIL 16, 2019

392, 2018 (Del. On April 5, 2019, the Delaware Supreme Court reversed in part and affirmed in part a decision of the Delaware Court of Chancery that had dismissed a stockholder challenge to an all-stock business combination between Earthstone Energy, Inc. ("Earthstone") and Bold Energy III LLC ("Bold"). Lodzinski et al.,

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 13, 2023

On April 23 a group led by private equity firm TPG agreed to acquire OneOncology, the nation’s largest independent community oncology network, in a deal valued at $2.1 While the biggest recent deal, OneOncology is hardly the first oncology platform to be sold to a private equity group.

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Shearman & Sterling

MARCH 3, 2020

challenging the take-private buyout of the company by its controlling stockholders and a private equity firm. 2018-0396-AGB (Del. Bouchard of the Delaware Court of Chancery denied a motion to dismiss breach of fiduciary duty claims brought by former shareholders of AmTrust, Inc., In re AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.

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The Deal

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Given the size of the platform, Helmitin’s advisers are expected to market the business largely to strategics as an add-on, though sources said private equity firms with experience in adhesives and specialty chemicals will likely be invited to participate. Taylor LLC to Meridian Adhesives in September 2018.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

While they're seen in numerous sectors, their significance shines particularly in investment banking , private equity, and corporate finance. In modern times, their usage has expanded, notably in sectors like investment banking and private equity , adapting to the dynamic needs of the financial industry.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 18, 2024

And Navigant Consulting, a well-known publicly traded company, finished going private in 2019, after first selling its Disputes, Forensics and Legal Technology practice to Ankura in 2018, and then selling its remaining divisions to Guidehouse. It seems that the trend is to stay private.

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Sica Fletcher

MARCH 8, 2024

EBITDA Multiples for Insurance Agencies, 2018-2024 (Projected) M&A Deal Volume for Insurance Agencies, 2018-2024 (Projected) *S&P Global Data taken from ,,, “Insurance Brokers and Servicers Sector View 2024” The most important news this data offers is that insurance M&A is not actually in the tailspin that many “experts” claim it to be.

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The Deal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The strategy centers around developing a symbiotic “flywheel” relationship between the consumer products and media properties, while tapping Ivest’s expertise in licensing, M&A and what Loch terms a “private equity 2.0” ” approach. “It’s A Mini Warner Bros. for decades.

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