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). Peaked market valuations: When market cycle peaks or an industry fully matures, it may be advantageous for shareholders to cash out.

M&A 130

M&A Acquisitions Sale Investment 130

OfficeHours

JUNE 5, 2023

DO NOT let yourself fall victim to such a ploy – instead, follow the tips outlined below to stand out in the interview process: Understanding the Purpose of an LBO As you have likely heard time and time again, knowing WHY you are using a valuation method is just as important as knowing HOW to use a valuation method.

Private Equity 147

Private Equity Valuation Equities Debt 147

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Initial Public Offering (IPO) One way to exit an investment involves taking the company public through an initial public offering (IPO). An IPO involves offering shares of a privately held company to the public in a new stock issuance.

Investors 100

Investors IPO Private Equity Initial Public Offering 100

Sun Acquisitions

AUGUST 5, 2024

Technology enables more efficient due diligence, valuation, and integration, helping companies identify opportunities and mitigate risks more effectively. Investors are also placing greater emphasis on ESG performance as a critical determinant of company valuations and investment decisions.

M&A 59

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions IPO Valuation 59

Sun Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Invest in strategic initiatives to boost your company’s performance and market position, ultimately increasing its valuation. Common exit strategies include selling to strategic buyers, private equity firms, management buyouts (MBOs), or going public through an initial public offering (IPO).

Negotiation 59

Negotiation Business Sale Management 59

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.

Mergers 52

Mergers IT Mergers and Acquisitions IPO 52

Cooley M&A

JANUARY 23, 2024

Valuation disconnects persist In the post-COVID era, the life sciences market has experienced an increased polarization of successful and distressed companies, with sharp contrasts in liquidity and investment interest as buyers focus on de-risked assets. The results Add all those things together and what do we get?

M&A 52

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Acquisitions Pharmaceutical 52