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Eyes on the exit: Selling PE portfolio companies in complex markets

JD Supra: Mergers

Sluggish M&A and IPO markets have put the brakes on private equity exit activity across Europe, but as pressure builds to clear the backlog of unsold portfolio companies, firms are taking innovative approaches to selling businesses - Europes private equity firms have a large backlog of unsold portfolio companies sitting on their books, and the (..)

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Bootstrap your business and then find yourself an investor

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By Michael Elias on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Self-financed or bootstrapped companies are unusual in many ways. Bootstrapped companies have common challenges, with growth often constrained by a lack of capital, expertise in scaling a business and management. What is their historical portfolio loss rate?

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Delaware Court Of Chancery Finds That Controller Sale Of Company Did Not Harm Minority Interests

JD Supra: Mergers

On January 7, 2025, Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock III of the Delaware Court of Chancery issued a post-trial decision in favor of defendant, a private equity fund (the Fund), finding that the Funds sale of a portfolio company (the Company) was protected by the business judgment rule and did not harm the interests of minority stockholders.

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Ujwal Velagapudi: Buying Unique Businesses and Building a Diverse Portfolio

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b' E213: Ujwal Velagapudi: Buying Unique Businesses and Building a Diverse Portfolio - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Ujwal Velagapudi is a seasoned entrepreneur with a rich background in mergers and acquisitions, real estate investments, and a vast array of business ventures across multiple industries.

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[Webinar] M&A Series: Partnership Interests as Tax-Advantaged Currency in REIT Portfolio Transactions - November 30th, 11:00 am - 11:15 am ET

JD Supra: Mergers

Equity REITs seeking to grow assets face a challenging interest rate environment and tepid equity capital markets for funding portfolio acquisitions. These ‘OP Unit’ deals involve nuanced securities, tax, real estate and business issues unique to the REIT. By: Williams Mullen

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Progress acquires file management platform ShareFile for $875M

TechCrunch: M&A

Progress CEO Yogesh Gupta said that the deal, which is expected to close by November 30, will bolster Progress’ portfolio with tools to help businesses more efficiently share — and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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The Role of Private Equity Consulting in Portfolio Company Growth Strategies

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Private equity consulting firms play a crucial role in the success of portfolio companies by providing specialized expertise and strategic guidance. These firms assist private equity firms in developing and executing growth strategies for their portfolio companies, helping them maximize their value-creation potential.