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AI-powered parking platform Metropolis raises $1.7B to acquire SP Plus

TechCrunch: M&A

billion to acquire SP Plus, a provider of parking facility management services, in a combination of equity and debt. Eldridge Capital and 3L Capital co-led the tranche with participation from BDT & MSD Partners’ affiliated credit funds, Vista Credit Partners, Temasek, Slow Ventures and Assembly […]

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M&A Blog #07 – debt (Part II – management considerations, debt alternatives, and acquisitions purse / war chest)

Francine Way

That debt should be used prudently, taking into account future financial shocks that require financing flexibility. We continue our debt discussion in this post by looking at management considerations on funding a M&A program. We will discuss the three most common one in this post: 1.

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M&A Blog #06 – debt (Part I – role and trade-offs, categories and key characteristics)

Francine Way

To be explicitly clear, I am recommending the use of the following ranked capital sources when paying for an acquisition: cash (from the balance sheet), debt (at a reasonable level), and equity. Similarly, not all corporate debt instruments are created equal and each comes with pros and cons.

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Distressed Debt Hedge Funds: How to Become a Vulture Capitalist

Mergers and Inquisitions

Ask anyone interested in distressed debt hedge funds for “the pitch,” and they’ll probably mention one of the following: “It’s like long/short equity or credit , but more interesting!” Distressed debt investing offers advantages over other hedge fund strategies , but the marketing often oversells the benefits.

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Amazon lowers iRobot purchase price by 15% amid regulatory delays

TechCrunch: M&A

Amazon is lowering its acquisition price for robotic vacuum-maker iRobot, after the duo have hit regulatory snags trying to get the deal over the line. “We’ve reached an amended agreement with Amazon that reflects the incurrence of iRobot’s new debt,” iRobot CEO Colin Angle said in a statement. While the U.K.

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Can You Supercharge Your Business Growth? The Roll-Up Strategy REVEALED

How2Exit

His career transitioned into investment banking and fractional CFO services, where he developed significant expertise in mergers and acquisitions, particularly roll-ups. This episode is a goldmine for anyone interested in understanding the intricate strategies that private equity employs to rapidly grow companies through acquisitions.

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E-commerce & SaaS Acquisitions Financing: Expert Stephen Speer on Funding Your Business Dreams

How2Exit

b' E197: E-commerce & SaaS Acquisitions Financing: Expert Stephen Speer on Funding Your Business Dreams - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Stephen Speer is a seasoned lending expert with a specialization in business acquisitions financing. We mostly look at businesses that are growing year over year."

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