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Women founders lose more when selling equity stakes

Growth Business

per cent between 2021 and 2022, lower than the 9 per cent fall across the board. “We per cent in 2022. Exits – the sale of a majority stake or an initial public offering – by female owners sustained its increase in 2022, rising to 171 compared with 147 in the previous year. per cent in 2021 to 28.7

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Considerations for Dual-Class Companies Contemplating M&A Transactions

The Harvard Law School Forum

Posted by Ian Nussbaum, Bill Roegge, and Meredith Klionsky, Cooley LLP , on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 Editor's Note: Ian A. The rise of founder-led, venture capital-backed companies in recent years has coincided with a surge of companies implementing dual-class share structures in connection with their initial public offerings.

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Cooley’s 2022 Life Sciences M&A Year in Review

Cooley M&A

Although 2022 saw a general decline in M&A activity in the life sciences industry compared to 2021’s frenetic pace (when deal volume was up 52% from 2020 ), life sciences deal flow in 2022 on balance remained strong despite the headwinds. Let’s dig in. Let’s dig in.

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Convertible Bonds in Today’s Economy

MergersCorp M&A International

So basically, this instrument functions like a traditional bond by offering fixed interest payments at regular intervals but they also come with a conversion option and the number of shares is predetermined at a specific price. Convertible Bonds or CBs are a very attractive investment that offers a several advantage for investors.

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Cooley’s 2023 Activism Year in Review: Wolfpacks at the Gate

Cooley M&A

Globally, 229 campaigns launched in 2023, just under 2022 campaign levels, ushering in the most active two-year period on record. [1] 1] Activism in Europe was a core driver of activity, representing 28% of all campaigns and a 30% increase from 2022. [2] 4] Activists won 134 board seats globally in 2023, a 30% increase from 2022.

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08-20-2023 Newsletter: Sunday Reading

OfficeHours

As further discussed below, private equity firms raise funds from institutional investors and use these funds to acquire ownership stakes in businesses. Once improved, the exit can then take place, usually in the form of another sale or an Initial Public Offering (IPO), both of which are usually under the advice of an investment bank.

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Cooley’s 2023 Life Sciences M&A Year in Review: Potent Mix of Creativity and Resilience Spurs Activity Heading Into 2024

Cooley M&A

While the year saw an overall decline in M&A activity (down 17% from 2022) , total pharmaceuticals and life sciences deal value in 2023 increased by approximately 50% compared to 2022. Moving into Q2 of 2023, roughly 29% of US public biotech companies traded below their cash value. billion and Cerevel Therapeutics for $8.7

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