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Navigating the Evolving Landscape: Emerging Trends in M&A

Sun Acquisitions

These shell companies are formed for the sole purpose of raising capital through an initial public offering (IPO) to acquire an existing business within a specified timeframe. The post Navigating the Evolving Landscape: Emerging Trends in M&A appeared first on Sun Acquisitions | Chicago Business Broker and M&A Firm.

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Joint trade associations highlight equity, fixed income and market data concerns ahead of upcoming Mifir review

The TRADE

EU asset managers, banks and brokers are urging policy markets not to succumb to pressure that could potentially lead to suboptimal outcomes in the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (Mifid/r) review.

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M&A Blog #12 – sell-side acquisition (preparation)

Francine Way

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). The process starts with preparing the company for sales by developing marketing and informational material to distribute to prospective buyers.

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Navigating the Exit: A Mid-Market Owner’s Guide to Crafting an Exit Strategy

Sun Acquisitions

Common exit strategies include selling to strategic buyers, private equity firms, management buyouts (MBOs), or going public through an initial public offering (IPO). Consider Different Exit Options: Various exit options are available to mid-market business owners, each with its own advantages and considerations.

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Fifteen ways to raise £1 million in business finance

Growth Business

2) Invoice discounting / factoring ‘Many businesses fail to realise that one of the biggest assets on the balance sheet is the money owed by debtors,’ says Alex Hilton-Baird, who heads up his eponymous commercial brokering firm. For more information, contact the British Venture Capital Association at www.bvca.co.uk

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Why Sell Your Business

Sun Acquisitions

But as professionals who broker such deals, here are the top six motivations we see for why people sell their businesses. We see examples of this in management buyouts, initial public offerings (IPOs), and strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A). When as brokers we ask you why sell your business?