Eyes on the exit: Selling PE portfolio companies in complex markets
JD Supra: Mergers
MARCH 19, 2025
By: White & Case LLP
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JD Supra: Mergers
MARCH 19, 2025
By: White & Case LLP
The TRADE
DECEMBER 19, 2024
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Beyond M&A
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A Distinctive Voice in the Startup Literature Having had the privilege of delving into countless books on technology, startups, and the philosophy of problem-solving, it’s rare that one resonates deeply and prompts changes to the way you think about product development.
How2Exit
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It can provide a great opportunity to diversify one’s portfolio, as well as generate a steady stream of income. Lana also co-authored a book about investing in real businesses. By following the steps outlined in the book, it is possible to maximize the value of a business when exiting.
How2Exit
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With a background in finance and private equity, Codie has closed hundreds of deals and built a portfolio of 26 businesses. She highlights the ease of buying profits compared to building them and encourages listeners to work smarter, not harder. rn rn Quotes: rn rn "Easier to buy profits than it is to build them."
How2Exit
MAY 22, 2023
Walker Diebold, bestselling author of “Buy Then Build: How to Acquisitions Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game,” experienced the stock market firsthand as a stockbroker and learned valuable lessons from his experiences. In 2018, Walker released his book “By Then Build” which was inspired by this idea.
The TRADE
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How2Exit
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rn Building relationships and networking are crucial in the acquisition space. This mentorship was instrumental in David's ability to close deals and build his own portfolio of businesses. Be persistent and follow up with potential leads to build relationships and establish credibility.
Midaxo
APRIL 17, 2023
Here’s what ChatGPT produced when asked such a question for Patagonia: One can continue the ‘conversation’ with questions like: “What are some potential companies or sub-sectors within the outdoor industry that Patagonia could consider acquiring to diversity its product portfolio?” See the following response.
The TRADE
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Buy-side book-building platform Appital has moved to expand its pre-trade price discovery capabilities to allow for greater natural liquidity amongst its buy-side clients. Traders and portfolio managers can also access exposure to liquidity events in relevant equities meeting their minimum ADC or pricing thresholds.
The TRADE
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As part of the acquisition, Bryan Messer has been appointed general manager of Asia Pacific, managing director of portfolio management solutions and artificial intelligence at LiquidityBook, with his staff also joining. In addition, the accounting and reconciliation engines of Messer Financial Software will be integrated.
The TRADE
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Cürex, a New York City‐based foreign exchange execution services and data analytics business, has a portfolio which includes: a firm pricing spot FX central limit order book supporting bank algo platforms; a pre-trade and post‐trade analytics platform which real‐time data analysis; and a peer-to-peer matching pool.
The TRADE
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Raymond joined LGIM as its head of credit trading in 2019 when the asset manager was undergoing the process of splitting up its portfolio management and trading capabilities. Chicago is a very small community and so I knew most of the portfolio managers and management at LGIM America before I came over.
How2Exit
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Ackler's story is a great example of how investing in real entrepreneurs can pay off and help create a successful venture capital portfolio. He was also able to draw on his experience and the experiences of his colleagues to help guide Mert Deshery, his co-author of the book Exit Right, through the exit process.
Growth Business
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You’ll have portfolio managers or associates dealing only with companies who have already received investment, and finally supportive roles in marketing, administration, and assistants which can be an entry point for people starting a VC career.” Build expertise in a certain area Pitching isn’t just a one-way street in the world of VC.
How2Exit
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Devin emphasizes the importance of building rapport with sellers and the value of education in the acquisition process. Peterson Acquisitions provides comprehensive education and resources for both buyers and sellers, including tools, books, and a unique methodology called QSI (Quality, Scalability, and Investability).
Peak Frameworks
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Tyton Partners
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The TRADE
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Beginning her career on the buy-side at boutique asset manager Credit Suisse First Boston as an investment portfolio analyst in London in 1986, Ruffles has seen the markets through several highs and lows. In Europe, for our style of business we don’t use portfolio trading that much.
Mergers and Inquisitions
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FineMark
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Razorpay
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
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The TRADE
OCTOBER 26, 2023
While traders don’t have the authority to load up trades, outside of execution they are expected to collaborate with their portfolio managers to bring value add to the investment process by making suggestions around idea generation and execution. The trading team work closely in tandem with portfolio managers when preparing a strategy.
Software Equity Group
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Mergers and Inquisitions
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You’ve prepared independently, including studying the technical skills and building/researching [Models, stock pitches, sample portfolios, etc.] , and you’re confident you can add value or save time for the team. Instead, pick a single company and give yourself 1-2 hours to assess it and build a simple model.
Mergers and Inquisitions
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Razorpay
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How2Exit
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The TRADE
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He joined DWS Group a year later as a portfolio manager and worked his way up through the ranks, going on to lead teams of PMs focused on a range of instruments that stretched across asset classes. But Eppacher began to notice a distance between himself and the day-to-day action of what was happening in the markets.
The TRADE
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If a portfolio manager wants to execute a trade days after such an event, they need to understand that liquidity may be reduced, and they must be confident in their strategy if they’re willing to pay more in the bid-offer spread.” This context is crucial for our day-to-day operations.
The TRADE
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Devensoft
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GillAgency
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Devensoft
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Mergers and Inquisitions
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The TRADE
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Accenture Capital Markets
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The TRADE
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The TRADE
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The trader probably has a Bloomberg terminal with streaming order book data and a news feed. They form the foundational building blocks of many trading algorithms. For example, in credit we’ve seen the rise of portfolio trading, where hundreds or thousands of bonds are traded simultaneously as a single package.
Mergers and Inquisitions
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The TRADE
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