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Bulge Bracket Banks: 2024 Edition

Mergers and Inquisitions

But the events of 2023, including the UBS acquisition of Credit Suisse and the rise of firms like Wells Fargo, Jefferies, and RBC, have shaken up the traditional list. For example, Wells Fargo always does well in debt capital markets but much worse in M&A advisory and equity capital markets.

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UBS and Credit Suisse: The Next Shoe to Drop in the Financial Crisis of 2023?

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But a spin-off, divestiture, restructuring, or another major event is likely.” But that would have happened anyway because of the firm’s plans to spin off its IB group into Michael Klein’s advisory firm, M. However, the tone of the article was too optimistic, and I should have recommended looking for “Plan B” options more forcefully.

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How Some Sellers are Still Thriving in a Difficult M&A Environment

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Shifting economic conditions, changing regulations, and geopolitical events impact all buyers’ appetite for acquisitions and the price and terms they will offer. Dedicated Resources Selling your company may be one of the biggest events of your life. Adaptability The M&A market is dynamic, as the last few years have underscored.

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When It’s Time to Sell Your Business, an Experienced Team of Trusted Advisors is a Must

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

Selling your business may be one of the most pivotal events of your life. This article was originally published on June 8, 2023 on the I-95 Business website. However, the process is fraught with complexities and challenges that can stand in the way of securing the best deal.

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A Sellers Guide to Choosing the Right Financial Buyer

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

Growth strategy following a transaction is the key to ensuring that all parties are satisfied with the partnership when the time comes for a second liquidity event. Consequently, a full exit may not be possible until after a subsequent liquidity event.

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Five Factors Are Driving Private Equity Investment in Middle Market Companies

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

Additionally, at the exit of the investment period, the value of retained ownership increases with debt repayments and equity appreciation resulting from both organic and inorganic growth, making liquidity generated at exit typically more meaningful than the initial sale – an event often referred to as “the second bite of the apple.”

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Sports Investment Banking: How to Win the Super Bowl and the World Cup in the Same Year

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Technology & Services: This one includes any company that is built on top of sports, such as firms in the gambling, data/analytics, software, and live event sectors. Is it suddenly popular among a certain demographic due to recent events or player relationships (e.g., How many live viewers does the average game have?