Peak Frameworks

MAY 22, 2023

The accounting equation is a fundamental concept in finance that every private equity professional, investment banker, and corporate , finance expert should be familiar with. This equation plays a critical role in financial reporting, decision-making, and understanding the financial health of a business. For example, Apple Inc.

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Cooley M&A

MARCH 22, 2023

With the US initial public offering markets continuing to remain largely closed, and special purpose acquisition company combinations being costly and complex, there’s a new kid in town for foreign companies looking to go public in the US: reverse mergers. While the U.S.

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Francine Way

JULY 8, 2017

PE funds typically have 4-to-7-years ownership windows for an investment and look for an exit at the end of that period through a sale or an IPO (initial public offering). In an earlier M&A post, we have discussed how private companies’ accounting statements differ from public companies’.

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Sun Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Cultivate a collaboration, innovation, and accountability culture to empower your management team to drive the business forward independently. Seek Professional Guidance: Exiting a business involves complex legal, financial, and strategic considerations that require professional expertise.

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Cooley M&A

MARCH 1, 2019

Pursuing a “dual-track” process involves preparing for an initial public offering at the same time as running a private M&A process, often through an auction. The intended post-transaction ownership will also affect how the offering is structured and its viability.

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