JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The life sciences industry is well positioned for growth in 2025, fueled by strong investor interest and technological advancements, especially in AI. Life sciences venture capital (VC) funding and IPOs have picked up in 2024, and anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate cuts will likely further accelerate this trend.

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 23, 2023

However, for private equity investors, this uncertainty represents a unique opportunity to take advantage of investment opportunities in public markets. According to the Institutional Investor, 81% of value in all transactions in 2023 so far were take-private deals (compared to 20% seen in a typical year).

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 20, 2023

For private equity investors who have been monitoring the situation around inflation for the last few months to a year, many have been disappointed to see the slow trajectory with which inflation has been coming down from highs. Currently, inflation in the U.S. Explore the role of private equity now.

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Software Equity Group

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The decision between forming a C Corp, S Corp, or LLC can significantly affect your company’s tax obligations, flexibility in ownership, and attractiveness to investors. The flexibility to have multiple stock classes is a major draw for institutional investors. Are S Corps Ideal for Software Companies?

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The TRADE

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The Swiss Exchange Group acquisition of Aquis will be an obvious one to watch, while in contrast, there are a slew of new liquidity opportunities expected to go live in 2025. The selection procedure for the European equities tape starts next June, with a decision made by the end of 2025.

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Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Due to expensive acquisitions made during the “gold rush” of 2020-2022, many PE-backed car wash platforms have a relatively high cost basis and required a high valuation multiple to achieve an acceptable private equity return for their investors. Who will be the buyers? An interesting question.

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The TRADE

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Jason Paltrowitz, director and EVP, corporate services, OTC Markets Group From across the pond, were bullish 2025 could be a good year for UK equities. Firstly, with a new government and long-term fiscal policy, investors have greater clarity on the path ahead for the country.

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