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.

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M&A Acquisitions Sale Investment 130

Wizenius

JULY 2, 2023

In the world of finance, Private Equity (PE) stands as a strategic and dynamic investment approach that unlocks value in businesses. For instance, when a fast-growing e-commerce player like Shopify reaches its peak, an exit via an Initial Public Offering (IPO) can yield substantial profits.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Equities Investment Financial Modeling 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. Stock market forces also make the timing of an eventual outright exit and the final blended valuation of equity sales over time uncertain.

IPO 52

IPO Valuation M&A Business 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

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.

Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Mergers and Acquisitions Advisory IPO Initial Public Offering 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.

Finance 52

Finance Finance Debt Equities 52

MergersCorp M&A International

JULY 5, 2024

The strained relations between the US and China, marked by broad financial sanctions and regulatory scrutiny have made initial public offering and follow on share sales nearly inaccessible for Chinese firms.

Debt 52

Debt Stock Initial Public Offering Capital 52

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. Others have pursued less-traditional acquisitions, choosing to instead form alliances and partnerships. The results Add all those things together and what do we get?

M&A 52

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Pharmaceutical Acquisitions 52

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 30, 2024

These dynamics help explain why, despite significant sector-wide declines in public tech and life sciences company valuations from 2021 peaks, we have yet to mark a dramatic increase in activism campaigns relative to historical levels: for many would-be targets, there was no clear “fix” available.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity M&A Capital Investors 52

Cooley M&A

JANUARY 25, 2023

However, deal activity fizzled in the second half of 2022, as high inflation, aggressive anti-inflation monetary policies, geopolitical instability, assertive antitrust regulators and tightening financing markets depressed target valuations, reduced strategic acquirer confidence and sidelined private equity sponsor buyers. trillion. [2]

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.

M&A 64

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Pharmaceutical Acquisitions 64