OfficeHours

AUGUST 20, 2023

Written by a Top OfficeHours Private Equity Coach Is PE a Good Fit for you? To know if the buyside is right for you, let’s start with a textbook understanding of “What is private equity?” Many first-year (and some second-year) analysts are unsure if private equity should be their next step.

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TechCrunch: M&A

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

eBay is unloading its remaining shares in the online classified business Adevinta to private equity firms Permira and Blackstone for $2.2 billion in cash and 20% equity, it said. While the new deal […] © 2023 TechCrunch. billion in cash and 540 million Adevinta shares. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 4, 2024

As we move further into 2024, we have a clearer perspective on where 2023 ended in the private equity and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market. We predict more of the same throughout 2024, but there are bright signs for dealmaking this year. By: Woodruff Sawyer

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Written by a top OfficeHours Coach; Original article published on October 16, 2023 In today’s world, there is much uncertainty around public markets. However, for private equity investors, this uncertainty represents a unique opportunity to take advantage of investment opportunities in public markets.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 5, 2023

On June 27, 2023, the FTC and DOJ (together the “Agencies”) announced a notice of proposed rulemaking (“NPRM”) proposing extensive revisions to both the rules that implement the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act (the “Act” or “HSR Act”) and the Premerger Notification and Report Form (the “Form”) that merging parties must submit under the (..)

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 28, 2023

On August 16, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced an agreement with natural gas producer EQT Corporation (EQT) and private equity firm Quantum Energy Partners (Quantum) to resolve concerns stemming from alleged competitive harms in connection with EQT’s acquisition of two entities from Quantum.

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For the past months, OfficeHours has had some amazing speakers, including private equity pros, HBS MBA grads, and successful founders. We cover topics like private equity, investment banking, switching careers, and how to grow in your job. The post 10-11-2023 Newsletter: How to win in Investment Banking?

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Growth Business

MARCH 1, 2024

By Dom Walbanke on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Raising private equity funds is seen as the holy grail for businesses who want to grow quickly, simply because the strength of capital opens the door for rapid growth.

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Midaxo

AUGUST 2, 2023

Corporate development leaders, in-house M&A counsel and private equity investors from a range of industries and regions shared first-hand experiences, best practices and guidance from their vast M&A experience. Key M&A Takeaways for Q2 2023 1. The high cost of debt is contributing to fewer PE deals.

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How2Exit

JUNE 20, 2023

The Top 20 SMB (Main Street) M&A Influencers to Follow in 2023 and other Resources Here are the top people to follow if you are into or looking to get into buying, growing, and selling small businesses. If you are "Becoming an Acquisition Entrepreneur," start here for free. as they mostly create content for larger deals.

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TechCrunch: M&A

DECEMBER 25, 2023

© 2023 TechCrunch. It was a slow year in enterprise technology M&A, and the total was the second lowest since we started compiling the data in 2018. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The 6th annual Midwest M&A/Private Equity Forum sponsored by the Thomson Reuters Institute was held in early December in Columbus, Ohio, and for your humble correspondent, this was not only my second time as one of the participants, but my first time as a moderator of a panel! More on that later.

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Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

My biggest takeaway from this year’s MTD 100 is the growing number of large tire dealerships that are either owned or backed by private equity groups. based private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners remains a majority investor in Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. That’s why they call it “private!”)

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Private Equity Info

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Private equity firms are shifting towards smaller M&A deals, with add-ons becoming the dominant investment strategy.

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Software Equity Group

MARCH 26, 2024

For top private equity firms, there’s a lot to like about SaaS. While these are just a handful of reasons why PEs love SaaS companies , it’s no wonder that top PE firms continue to focus on SaaS acquisitions. Thoma Bravo According to DealRoom , Thoma Bravo is listed as the eighth-largest global private equity firm.

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Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

he grandees of Silicon Valley often view Mergers and Acquisitions through a different lens than much of the rest of the country. At this year’s West Coast M&A/Private Equity Forum, which took place on September 28th in East Palo Alto, those differences were on full display. Contact Bill at William.Snow@focusbankers.com.

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

For private equity investors, interest rate movements can have a very significant impact on the outlook of their investments since PE uses such a large amount of debt to finance transactions. Therefore, ideal private equity target companies have steady cash flows and minimize variable or unexpected costs.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Private equity groups (PEGs) are active buyers in M&A transactions , accounting for $1.3 trillion in deals in 2023. private equity ), which has demonstrated historically higher investment returns. US PEGs still have approximately $1.1 Most PEGs prefer the seller to reinvest a minority stake in the new deal.

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

However, for private equity investors, this uncertainty represents a unique opportunity to take advantage of investment opportunities in public markets. A “take-private” transaction in the context of private equity is a process by which a PE firm acquires a publicly listed company and converts it into a privately held entity.

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Benchmark International

MAY 24, 2023

After a very active year in 2021 and a reasonably robust market in 2022, M&A deal-making in the healthcare sector will soar in 2023 thanks to much corporate cash and private equity sitting on plenty of dry powder.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

OCTOBER 25, 2023

25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) today announced that it has sold GSF Car Parts (“GSF”) to Epiris Fund III (“Epiris”), a private equity fund based in the United Kingdom. CHICAGO, Oct.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

DECEMBER 13, 2023

13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Electric Sheep , who is creating the first large-scale outdoor maintenance company powered by artificial intelligence and robotics, announced today two new acquisitions of landscaping businesses – Westar Landscaping and Caliscapes. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec.

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Benchmark International

AUGUST 16, 2023

According to a recent Pitchbook report, buyers favor non-backed private companies in today’s M&A market. Non-backed companies are defined as not receiving any outside capital from private equity, venture capital backers, or angel investors.

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Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 2, 2023

In our First Half 2023 report, we summarize 140 M&A transactions across the Supply Chain Technology and Logistics segments including the reason why they are happening. It is important to note the increase in Private Equity participation in this market.

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Intrepid Banker Insights

MARCH 8, 2024

Intrepid Investment Bankers Stakeholders Across Commercial & Consumer Technology Sectors Display Optimism Despite a Lackluster 2023 2023 proved to be a challenging year for many companies operating in the commercial and consumer technology verticals we cover. Thanks for reading!

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Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 5, 2024

Deal volume was comparable to this period last year, with investors maintaining a cautious approach in assessing acquisition opportunities and with numerous well-funded buyers mindful of the high cost of capital. The Sica | Fletcher Index is the leading report on mergers and acquisitions within the insurance brokerage sector.

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Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 5, 2024

Deal volume was comparable to this period last year, with investors maintaining a cautious approach in assessing acquisition opportunities and with numerous well-funded buyers mindful of the high cost of capital. The Sica | Fletcher Index is the leading report on mergers and acquisitions within the insurance brokerage sector.

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Solganick & Co.

JANUARY 21, 2024

2023 Technology Services and IT Consulting M&A: Consolidation, Retooling, and a Cautious Optimism for 2024 The Technology Services and IT Consulting M&A landscape in 2023 mirrored the broader market’s cautious dance.

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 1, 2024

Private Equity buyers led deal making in 2023, and are again positioned to lead acquisition activity in 2024 amid a slowing of deal volume, a higher bar for M&A, and several Platforms likely preparing for their own exit in the next year. To read the full article, please click here.

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Tyton Partners

JANUARY 18, 2024

Tyton Partners 2023 Transactions K-12 Transactions The K-12 market continues to be an active sector as the ESSER funding cliff looms in 2024.

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Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch

JUNE 5, 2023

Parties to acquisition agreements should carefully consider the impact on closing certainty of these different standards, which are often viewed as mere “legal points.” 2023-0283-KSJM, memo. May 29, 2023). [2] 1] HControl Holdings LLC v. Antin Infrastructure Partners S.A.S. , at *4 (Del. 2] Id at 1. [3] 3] Id at 8. [4]

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 30, 2024

As we look ahead to the 2024 proxy season (and beyond), let’s review the key 2023 trends and developments from activism playbooks, with a sharp focus on the ever-changing landscape in the technology and healthcare sectors. 4] Activists won 134 board seats globally in 2023, a 30% increase from 2022. Momentum building for 2024?

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Benchmark International

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In early 2023, several key trends appear to shape the lower middle market M & A landscape. The lower middle market is a highly dynamic and active segment of the M&A landscape, characterized by companies with enterprise values up to $100 million.

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PCE

JANUARY 11, 2024

You may have noticed that 2023 was a slower year for mergers and acquisitions, but here’s some good news: we at PCE anticipate a strong rebound in M&A transaction volume for 2024.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

CHICAGO, IL ­- February 6, 2023 – Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce the successful sale of Trouvaille Med Spa to MedSpa Partners Inc. Through the acquisition of Trouvaille Med Spa, MedSpa Partners Inc. Through the acquisition of Trouvaille Med Spa, MedSpa Partners Inc. About MedSpa Partners Inc.

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Solganick & Co.

JANUARY 30, 2023

January 30, 2023 – Solganick & Co. has issued its latest M&A Update report for the Education, Learning and Training Technology (EdTech) sector, summarizing Q4 2022 and 2023 outlook. Mergers and acquisitions in the EdTech industry have been on the rise since 2020 yet cooled off in 2022.

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Benchmark International

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Midway through the year, I published an article titled "Don't Panic – The M&A Outlook in 2023," which aimed to calm nerves amid the prevailing uncertainty in the market. The resilience is remarkable, and a deeper dive into the dynamics reveals some interesting trends.

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