The TRADE

JANUARY 22, 2025

I spent the first 20 years of my career at the global bulge bracket banks, first in investment banking and then on the institutional equity desks, in a cross-asset and special situations role. When Mike called me about the opportunity to join Conversant, he emphasised the firm’s long-term, buy-and-hold strategy, akin to private equity.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JANUARY 15, 2025

15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amplify Energy Corp. per share, and assume approximately $133 million in net debt ( 2 ). Pro forma for the Transaction, Amplify shareholders will retain approximately 61% of Amplifys outstanding equity and approximately 39% will be owned by Juniper. HOUSTON, Jan.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

MAY 15, 2024

per share, to be paid to its pre-merger shareholders in January 2025 • Vastned Retail will declare and pay an interim dividend of EUR 1.70 per share, to be paid to its pre-merger shareholders in January 2025 • Vastned Retail will declare and pay an interim dividend of EUR 1.70 EUR 2.0 - 2.5 EUR 2.0 - 2.5 EUR 2.0 - 2.5

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

Key Drivers of Software Company Valuation Buyerswhether strategic acquirers or private equity firmsevaluate software companies through a combination of financial, operational, and strategic lenses. Here are the most influential factors: 1. Recurring Revenue and Retention Predictable, recurring revenue is the gold standard.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

MAY 15, 2024

per share, to be paid to its pre-merger shareholders in January 2025 • Vastned Retail will declare and pay an interim dividend of EUR 1.70 per share, to be paid to its pre-merger shareholders in January 2025 • Vastned Retail will declare and pay an interim dividend of EUR 1.70 EUR 2.0 - 2.5 EUR 2.0 - 2.5 EUR 2.0 - 2.5

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 10, 2025

I hope 2024 treated you and yours incredibly well, and I’m looking forward to an even better year in 2025. The focus of the collision vision in 2025 is to double down on the most important and timely topics in the collision repair business and to triple or even quadruple down on offering actionable insights for your business.

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 31, 2024

In addition to the high cost of debt interfering with their bottom line, they also have to contend with a buyer pool that’s larger than ever before , with 50+ buyers in the current pool where there used to be ~5. Although sellers are in a good position to sell, they need to be wary of the equity that’s being offered.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 13, 2025

full sale, recapitalization, growth equity) This section should be concise but compelling it sets the tone for the rest of the document. Buyers will assess scalability, defensibility, and technical debt. A strong executive summary can determine whether a buyer reads on or moves on.

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Successful Acquisitions

AUGUST 30, 2023

The ability to convert some purchases to installment payments over time appeals to generations made wary of the higher interest rates associated with credit card debt. That meant where his friends and peers were also participating in equity and crypto purchases.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 8, 2025

Your answers will shape the type of buyers you target from strategic acquirers to private equity firms or growth investors. litigation, debt) are disclosed Team & Org: Document key roles, retention plans, and any dependencies on founders or key personnel Many founders underestimate the time and effort required here.

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 23, 2024

Since H2 2022, industries across the board (including insurance) have seen declines in deal volume as prospective buyers have withheld their funds for more favorable conditions in which the cost of debt is not so high. On average, modern deal structures typically consist of about 75% equity, with only 25% in actual cash.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

Buyers whether strategic acquirers or private equity firms will typically expect at least GAAP-compliant financials. While not every company needs an audit, here are scenarios where theyre strongly recommended or expected: Enterprise value exceeds $10M$15M Private equity buyers are involved Complex revenue models (e.g.,

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 16, 2025

Buyers whether private equity firms, strategic acquirers, or growth investors are not just buying code. Document Tech Stack: Provide a clear architecture overview, third-party dependencies, and any known technical debt. Theyre buying future cash flows, customer relationships, and scalable infrastructure.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

Employment and Equity Matters Offer letters or employment agreements for key team members joining the acquirer Option cancellation or acceleration agreements Cap table and option ledger as of closing Equityholder release agreements 4. key customers or licensors) Waivers of rights of first refusal, co-sale rights, or drag-along provisions 3.

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Software Equity Group

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

If your business faces financial difficulties, creditors typically cannot pursue your personal assets to satisfy business debts. This flexibility is attractive to certain investors and can be beneficial when you wish to secure equity financing or sell your software business. This is why public companies are almost always C Corp.

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JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 7, 2025

Given the UKs status as the largest centre for private market asset management in Europe, and the importance of fair and robust valuation practices in private markets, the FCA has addressed its review to valuation practices in the fund and portfolio management sector, as well as advisory services in the private equity, venture capital, private debt.

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Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Your essential recap is here Private equity in 2024 was marked by evolving deal dynamics, strategic shifts and heightened regulatory scrutiny. Find out with Cooleys 2024 Private Equity Year in Review, where we take a closer look at the influential trends impacting the investment landscape.

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The TRADE

APRIL 23, 2025

European derivatives exchange Eurex is set to launch futures contracts on EU issued bonds, with trading scheduled to begin on 10 September 2025. The launch aligns with an increased push to expand the firms product portfolio in European fixed income derivatives. The post Eurex to launch futures on EU bonds appeared first on The TRADE.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

Summary of: What Buyers Are Looking for in AI and SaaS Company Acquisitions in 2025 As we move deeper into 2025, the M&A landscape for AI and SaaS companies continues to evolve shaped by macroeconomic pressures, shifting capital markets, and the accelerating integration of artificial intelligence across enterprise software.

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Although the market was weighed down by high interest rates and private equity firms hesitant about extending themselves, buyers did open up a bit on dealmaking, and sellers continued to look for the exitbut still at a premium price.

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

While the outlook for further cuts in 2025 is uncertain the full percentage point reduction should benefit the many acquirers, particularly private equity, who utilize debt to finance deals. Private equity backed PEO platforms such as Vensure, Engage PEO, Prestige PEO, and G&A Partners continued to make add-on acquisitions.

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Tyton Partners

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Student Debt Relief : The platform includes plans for substantial student debt relief and reform of student loan programs to make repayment more manageable. The focus on equity and increased funding for public education aligns with longstanding liberal priorities.

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Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Over the course of the year, many of the headwinds that have slowed tech M&A activity since 2022 began to abate as interest rates moderated, the acquisition financing market returned and equity markets reached new highs. Lets take a closer look at key developments in tech M&A during 2024 and what we could see in 2025.

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