Razorpay

AUGUST 9, 2023

What do medium to big-sized businesses have? Merchant banks are a very important part of the financial ecosystem, since they support the largest chunk of businesses – the mid-sized ones. Merchant banking is a special branch of banking that provides financial services to medium to small-sized businesses.

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Global Banking & Finance

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

MADRID (Reuters) – Private equity investor Blackstone plans to list shares of Spanish gambling company Cirsa in the first half of 2025 in an initial public offering, local newspaper Expansion reported on Monday, citing unidentified market sources. billion)floating between 20% […]

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 9, 2023

Private equity involves investing capital directly into private businesses that are not publicly traded on stock exchanges (that would be a hedge fund). As further discussed below, private equity firms raise funds from institutional investors and use these funds to acquire ownership stakes in businesses.

Private Equity 130

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OfficeHours

JUNE 5, 2023

Typically, you should ask for capital expenditures and net working capital upfront, which are aspects of a business that investors typically prioritize in order to enhance cash flow as they fuel revenue growth initiatives. Focus on Cash Flow Generation Sustainable cash flow generation is the lifeblood of any LBO.

Private Equity 147

Private Equity Valuation Equities Debt 147

Francine Way

JULY 8, 2017

Many of these causes have their equivalences to the reasons behind the sale of a company (also known as a divestiture): Liquidity: As the equity holding period matured, investors (private equity funds behind companies) will look to sell. through the business to minimize earnings and taxes.

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M&A Acquisitions Sale Investment 130

Wizenius

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

This serves as the cornerstone for any fundraising model that entails the infusion of either equity or debt into a business. 2) Unleashing Returns Every LBO model is underpinned by the drive to generate lucrative returns for investors. In an LBO scenario, both debt and equity investors commit capital to the target company.

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Debt Funds Private Equity IPO 52

Sun Acquisitions

AUGUST 5, 2024

As businesses adapt to ever-changing market conditions and technological advancements, new trends are reshaping the landscape of deal-making. In an increasingly globalized economy, businesses are expanding their reach beyond domestic borders in search of growth opportunities, access to new markets, and strategic partnerships.

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M&A Mergers and Acquisitions IPO Valuation 59

Sun Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

For mid-market business owners, the thought of an exit strategy might seem distant or premature. However, having a well-thought-out exit strategy is crucial, whether you’re planning to sell your business shortly or simply laying the groundwork for a potential exit down the road.

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 20, 2023

Private equity involves investing capital directly into private businesses that are not publicly traded on stock exchanges (that would be a hedge fund). As further discussed below, private equity firms raise funds from institutional investors and use these funds to acquire ownership stakes in businesses.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Investment Banking Finance 130

Razorpay

JULY 27, 2023

Similarly, businesses with large, complex financial needs go to the country’s biggest banks. Let’s take an in-depth look at what an investment bank is, and how businesses benefit from them. Here’s more detail into the services that investment banks provide to businesses. These banks are called investment banks.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

AUGUST 16, 2024

Private equity (PE) firms are investing in middle market businesses at a healthy pace despite a high interest rate environment that makes it more costly to finance deals. If you are looking to sell your business, PE firms are likely to be among the interested buyers.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Equities Investment Business 52

Software Equity Group

MARCH 21, 2023

Early-stage software businesses may reach a point where they seek resources to help accelerate growth and execute business goals. Software companies may choose a financing option based on their current cash flow, existing debt-to-equity ratio, future growth goals, or accessibility of financing sources for their business.

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MergersCorp M&A International

OCTOBER 15, 2024

SPACs are publicly traded companies that raise capital through an initial public offering (IPO) with the primary aim of acquiring an existing private company, thereby enabling it to go public without undergoing the traditional IPO process.

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MergersCorp M&A International

JULY 5, 2024

So basically, this instrument functions like a traditional bond by offering fixed interest payments at regular intervals but they also come with a conversion option and the number of shares is predetermined at a specific price. Convertible Bonds or CBs are a very attractive investment that offers a several advantage for investors.

Debt 52

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

When I first started out in business in the early 1980s, the goal of every ambitious entrepreneur was to build a business large enough to eventually go public. I still recall the metric that was drilled into me back then: hit $50 million in revenue and a few back-to-back years of profitability and you, too, can go public.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity IPO Equities Public Trading 52

Peak Frameworks

MAY 22, 2023

This equation plays a critical role in financial reporting, decision-making, and understanding the financial health of a business. Importance of Asset Valuation and Management Proper asset valuation and management are essential for businesses to maintain a healthy balance sheet and maximize their potential.

Accountant 52

Accountant Equities Debt Private Equity 52

Cooley M&A

MARCH 1, 2019

Even for a thriving business with a viable equity story, committed stakeholders and the right advisers, the final deal terms and valuation are typically guided by factors beyond a company’s control. Exiting an investment is an inherently uncertain process. Do you have buy-in for the transaction from all relevant stakeholders?

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IPO Valuation M&A Business 52

RKJ Partners

AUGUST 6, 2017

It is fairly common for business owners to believe there are only three sources of capital – their local bank, the Small Business Administration (SBA) or personal loan/savings. However, if certain business criteria are met, there are other viable sources of capital available to fund growth opportunities.

Debt 40

Debt Capital Raising Capital Equities 40

Peak Frameworks

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Commercial Banks: These cater to businesses, providing loans, treasury, and cash management services. Morgan, which offer services in underwriting and M&A advisory. Volatile markets often lead to more trading activity as investors look to buy low and sell high. They don't just offer to manage money.

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Bank Banking Proprietary Trading Investment Banking 52

Cooley M&A

JANUARY 30, 2024

Many of these campaigns agitate for go-privates – arguing that companies are not equipped for the spotlight or expense of being a public company. Further, ISS and Glass Lewis tend to give greater credence to activist theories and claims if they are held by multiple investors. We’ve noted some best practices below.

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 23, 2024

In a subdued year for global M&A, deal-making in the life sciences industry came in waves, with a busy fourth quarter generating cautious optimism heading into 2024. Moving into Q2 of 2023, roughly 29% of US public biotech companies traded below their cash value.

M&A 52

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Pharmaceutical Acquisitions 52

Cooley M&A

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The rise of founder-led, venture capital-backed companies in recent years has coincided with a surge of companies implementing dual-class share structures in connection with their initial public offerings. In a small number of cases, a class of common stock is offered to the public that has no voting rights at all.

M&A 59

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Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 22, 2022

Why sell your business? Selling a business is emotionally , psychologically, and financially demanding. But as professionals who broker such deals, here are the top six motivations we see for why people sell their businesses. Business owners generally have a business exit strategy. People can’t work forever.

Business 52

Business Broker Mergers and Acquisitions M&A 52

Razorpay

AUGUST 20, 2024

LLCs or Limited Liability Companies are businesses where the owners are protected against business debts or financial losses as the business is treated as a separate entity from the owners. Rather, t he liability is assumed by the company as a whole rather than its partners, owners or investors.

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 25, 2023

Similarly, we expect sponsors to actively pursue carve out opportunities – like Francisco Partners’ carve out acquisition of the data and analytics assets from IBM’s Watson Health business – in 2023 as tech giants streamline their portfolios to focus on their core businesses.

M&A 52

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity Mergers 52

Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The reasons for this influx of investment activity are well documented but include: the industry’s attractive profit margins; market fragmentation; POS systems adoption to substantiate the “cash” portion of the business; and a recurring revenue subscription model – all combined with a low interest rate environment created a perfect storm.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Equities IPO Valuation 52

Cooley M&A

JANUARY 22, 2025

This approach, combining M&A and initial public offering (IPO) preparations on parallel tracks, allows companies to maximize optionality in an uncertain market. Looking forward, we expect a focus on the sector by the FTC to continue, especially given that perceived high drug prices remain a bipartisan area of concern.

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M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Pharmaceutical Acquisitions 64