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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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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.

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08-20-2023 Newsletter: Sunday Reading

OfficeHours

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. Strategic thinking skills are essential. Join OfficeHours Today!

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Convertible Bonds in Today’s Economy

MergersCorp M&A International

In 2023 the primary market for global convertibles was more than double since 2022, with volumes reaching USD 78Bn via 115 new issues. The strained relations between the US and China, marked by broad financial sanctions and regulatory scrutiny have made initial public offering and follow on share sales nearly inaccessible for Chinese firms.

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How Common are Postmerger Divestitures of Acquired Company Units?

M&A Leadership Council

A sell-off, which is by far the most common type of divestiture (and the type usually referred to as such), is the sale of one or more company units to another company – for example, when BF Goodrich Corporation sold its JcAIR Test Systems business to Aeroflex Incorporated in 2005. What is a sell-off? . What is a spin-off? Recent U.S.

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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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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. Why did life sciences outperform the market? The last quarter of the year ended with a surge of deal activity. billion, Mirati for $5.8

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