TechCrunch: M&A

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Zuora, a company selling software to help businesses manage their subscription-based services, has agreed to be acquired by private equity firms GIC and Silver Lake for $1.7 It’ll take Zuora, which is currently publicly traded, private. It’ll take Zuora, which is currently publicly traded, private.

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 21, 2024

An estimated 75% of private equity transactions and 64% of larger strategic acquirers use it. RWI is a well-established tool in the merger and acquisition (M&A) toolbox for both private equity and strategic buyers. Broad coverage and competitive pricing have been the theme for 2024. By: Woodruff Sawyer

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JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) introduces beneficial ownership reporting requirements effective January 1, 2024, for new and existing companies. The CTA reporting obligations also impact due diligence for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and in-house formation of new entities. By: McDermott Will & Emery

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Join us for a lively 30-minute discussion where our head of transactional insurance and the head of our private equity practice discuss top trends in M&A and PE.

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 3, 2024

Last week on April 23, 2024, the FTC adopted a final rule that would effectively ban non-compete agreements in the context of employment relationships when the rule becomes effective on September 4, 2024, absent a stay or injunctive relief. By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Through the first half of 2023, the themes of 2022 (reduced deal volume and more competition for private equity deals) continued to cause the deal landscape to be exceedingly tough. According to Bain & Company’s Private Equity Midyear Report 2023, “uncertainty is the enemy of dealmaking, and uncertainty has been.

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TechCrunch: M&A

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Website builder Squarespace is no longer a publicly traded company, after private equity firm Permira procured all remaining common stock in the firm. Permira first revealed plans to acquire Squarespace back in May, offering shareholders in the NYSE-traded company $44 per share — this equated to an equity valuation of $6.6

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A subdued 2023 is in the rear-view mirror but the outlook for 2024 is positive – how do Private Capital players in Australia optimise their chances of deal success in 2024? On both sides of the M&A equation – Private Equity and Private Credit – embracing 'optionality' will be key to success in 2024.

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 18, 2024

Canadian private equity firm PartnerOne paid $28.2 HeadSpin’s 2023 revenue was $21 million and its Q1 2024 revenue stood at $5 million, the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. HeadSpin’s 2023 revenue was $21 million and its Q1 2024 revenue stood at $5 million, the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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TechCrunch: M&A

MAY 6, 2024

As DocuSign reportedly explores a sale to private equity, it’s acquiring a company itself. The purchase comes as DocuSign makes increasing investments […] © 2024 TechCrunch. The purchase comes as DocuSign makes increasing investments […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Deal Lawyers

JANUARY 29, 2024

The M&A lawyers at Morrison & Foerster recently gazed into their crystal ball and came up with their annual memo laying out their predictions for what 2024 may have in store for dealmakers.

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Deal Lawyers

JULY 12, 2024

The fourth quarter of 2023 saw an uptick in global M&A activity that’s continued through the second quarter of 2024, but until recently, Private Equity didn’t appear to participate in the rebound. According to a new PitchBook report on PE deal activity, that started to change in the second quarter.

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JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 8, 2024

He has selected: Out now: our latest Global trends in merger control enforcement report - Antitrust authorities continued to impact M&A in 2023, frustrating more deals and stepping up scrutiny of digital and private equity transactions. By: Allen & Overy LLP

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Global Banking & Finance

AUGUST 8, 2024

Regarding mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity continues to show robust interest in acquiring lower middle market (LMM) companies. While large M&A transaction volume fell in the first half of 2024, the allure of LMM acquisitions remains high.

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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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Solganick & Co.

DECEMBER 20, 2024

December 20, 2024 – The software and IT services M&A market has seen a rebound in 2024 after a dip in 2023, with a focus on smaller transactions and strategic acquisitions. AI and Automation: Increased investment in AI and automation technologies is expected to drive M&A activity in these sectors.

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Solganick & Co.

DECEMBER 23, 2024

December 23, 2024 – The IoT software and technology services market for mergers and acquisitions in 2024 has shown resilience and growth despite broader economic uncertainties. billion in 2024, demonstrating a steady upward trajectory. billion in 2024, demonstrating a steady upward trajectory.

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TechCrunch: M&A

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

million in a private equity round from […] © 2024 TechCrunch. A small U.K. startup that combined a school bus service with a software platform to safeguard pupils has been acquired by “smart buses” startup Zeelo, which last year raised a $14 million war chest for expansion. Founded in the U.K.

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Solganick & Co.

JANUARY 28, 2025

. (“Solganick”) has issued its latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) report on the IT Solutions and VARs sector. Private Equity Influence : Private equity firms continue to play a significant role in the M&A landscape, investing in promising IT solution providers and driving further consolidation.

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 8, 2024

Even bull riding is a target for private equity money flowing into the sports business. That’s boosting Big Law’s M&A practices, including at law firms long known for representing the billionaire buyers and sellers of the country’s largest sports teams. Originally published in Bloomberg Law - July 15, 2024.

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OfficeHours

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Having spent time in technology growth equity and VC in college, I realized quickly that my passions and career goals didn’t align with RX or the exit opps from MM banking to MM private equity. Not only did the groups do completely different things (RX/bankruptcy vs. tech M&A), but even the deal processes ran differently.

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Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Like the broader market, the food and beverage industry had its challenges in 2024, from inflation impacting consumer spending to interest rates limiting growth and spending. Strategic buyers pursued opportunities across the food and beverage landscape, while private equity was largely sidelined by the rate environment.

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OfficeHours

JANUARY 15, 2024

As a result, the job market has also been rather slow which gave us time to reflect and focus on preparing for 2024. And the good news is: All signs are pointing to recruiting picking up in the first quarter of 2024! And the good news is: All signs are pointing to recruiting picking up in the first quarter of 2024!

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Private Equity Info

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Using data from our M&A database , we identified the leading Private Equity firms by number of deals closed in 2024, categorized by the typical deal size that the firms close.

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 12, 2023

Thriving US Middle Market Fundraising and Resilient Private Equity Regarding Global M&A Private Equity Trends, looking at the positive news, the US middle-market fundraising landscape remained stable throughout 2022, with 156 funds closing at an aggregate value of $133.5 trillion as of June 30, 2022.

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Solganick & Co.

DECEMBER 25, 2024

December 26, 2024 – Internet of Things (IoT) software and technology services market for mergers and acquisitions in 2024 has shown resilience and growth despite broader economic uncertainties. billion in 2024, demonstrating a steady upward trajectory. billion in 2024, demonstrating a steady upward trajectory.

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OfficeHours

JANUARY 26, 2024

When You Need to Return Cash in order to Raise More original article sourced by Ryan Gould, Bloomberg, sourced link above The world’s private equity firms have cash to burn. Private equity players have to face reality at some point,” said Per Franzen, head of private capital for Europe and North America at EQT AB.

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OfficeHours

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Yes I have personally been affected No, but I’m nervous No, I think we’re good here. Written by a Top OfficeHours Female IB/PE Coach Access ALL OfficeHours Platforms for $29 each TODAY ONLY! First 50 Purchases Only!) However, these challenges also reveal unique opportunities for those ready to navigate through them.

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Private Equity Info

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Governmental policies and actions of the Federal Reserve have been the primary drivers of M&A trends over the past two decades, creating cycles of growth, volatility, and contraction. Each phase of intervention from stimulus to shifts in tax policy has reshaped the market and defined private equity strategies.

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Private Equity Info

JULY 10, 2024

Using our M&A research database , we updated our tracking of private equity Holding Periods to include data from 2000 through 2024, year-to-date.

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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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Private Equity Info

APRIL 3, 2024

Private Equity Info founder and managing partner Andy Jones recently joined Cornerstone International Alliance managing director Nick Olsen on his podcast, The M&A Mastermind. Watch the full episode below.

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Intrepid Banker Insights

JULY 15, 2024

Intrepid Investment Bankers Digital Media: Marketing Services M&A Recap for H1 2024 Just released: Our Marketing Services M&A Recap for the first half of 2024! This report covers the latest trends and influential deals shaping the marketing and advertising industry.

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Benchmark International

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Benchmark International is proud to announce its headline sponsorship of The 2024 SAVCA Private Equity Conference: “Synergy with Collaboration” on February 27 th and 28 th at the prestigious Cavalli Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

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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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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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Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch

JANUARY 24, 2024

The following post was originally included as part of our recently published memorandum “ Selected Issues for Boards of Directors in 2024”. The M&A Environment in 2024 Global deal value in 2023 fell to the lowest level seen in a decade. Below are some key themes from 2023 and lessons for 2024.

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