The Deal

JULY 18, 2023

Firms have lowered hold sizes and increased loan prices as they lean toward smaller transactions, team up with other lenders on deals, shy away from unfunded debt and turn up scrutiny on business performance. Borrowers typically don’t have to pay interest on unfunded debt until they tap those credit lines.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Bulge Bracket Bank Definition: The “bulge brackets” are the largest global banks that operate in all regions and offer all services – M&A, equity, debt, and others – to clients; they work on the biggest deals (usually $1 billion+) and have divisions for sales & trading , equity research , wealth management , corporate banking , and more.

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Intrepid Banker Insights

JUNE 5, 2024

Intrepid’s Supply Chain & Logistics Group will offer M&A advisory and other capital markets support to middle-market companies offering transportation & logistics services and a diverse range of mission-critical supply chain solutions. He will be based in Intrepid’s Charlotte office.

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Razorpay

AUGUST 9, 2023

Example of Merchant Banking In 2021, merchant bank Avendus Capital helped the Indian company Piramal Enterprises acquire the debt-ridden assets of Dewan Housing Finance Corporation (DHFL) for ₹34,250 crore ($4.4 What is the role of merchant banks in the capital markets? What are the advantages of using merchant banks?

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How2Exit

MAY 2, 2023

The impact of higher interest rates is felt in the form of debt servicing ratios. This is the amount of debt that a business can take on in order to finance an acquisition. When interest rates increase, banks are less likely to provide financing as the debt servicing ratio becomes more difficult to meet.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 31, 2023

This article focuses on how medical practices are valued by private equity-backed groups, and to an extent, health systems and other strategic acquirers. Physician practices are almost always valued on a multiple of EBITDA basis in transactions with private equity groups or similar buyers. We explore each in turn below.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 3, 2024

Written by Claire McDonnell IT-focused managed service providers (MSPs) appear to be an ideal investment pick for private credit lenders and private equity sponsors alike. A flurry of activity in this space, including recapitalizations and repricing, may be around the corner, market participants say.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Partially, it’s an issue of accessibility: Everyone understands what happens to the stock price if a company beats earnings… …but few people understand what it means if a company is set to violate a debt covenant on page 214 of its credit agreement. the appropriate debt vs. equity mix, and additional capital needs over the next few quarters.

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How2Exit

MAY 23, 2023

He then worked for what are called bulge bracket investment banks, mostly in the capital market space. Castle Placement specializes in raising private equity and debt capital for clients. This prompted Richard to apply to law school and he graduated from law school while working at the investment bank.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 17, 2024

People have argued for years that equity deals “dominate” IB activity in India, but this is a bit of a stretch if you look at the fees by product type: Deals themselves are diversified across different sectors. Some banks have maintained more of a capital markets team and flown in M&A MDs “as needed” to pitch for and execute deals.

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Peak Frameworks

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Investment Banking Activities Investment banks have a dual role; they provide advisory services to corporations and governments and raise capital by issuing and selling securities in the capital markets. When Facebook went public in 2012, it needed an investment bank to handle the Initial Public Offering (IPO).

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How2Exit

JULY 13, 2023

These individuals have ambitions for growth and are driven by business expansion, capitalization, marketing, and other related factors. Finally, the guests discuss the current market trends in private equity and capital raising.

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The Deal

JUNE 21, 2023

was debt financing adviser. Brookfield Infrastructure turned to BMO Capital Markets Corp. The buyers anticipated the transaction would close by the end of 2023, subject to customary regulatory approvals. Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Guggenheim Securities LLC provided financial advice to Compass Datacenters and RedBird.

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The TRADE

APRIL 30, 2024

The Volcker Rule also imposes restrictions on banks’ investments in hedge funds and private equity funds, as a preventative to conflicts of interest and to ensure that banks prioritise the interests of their clients and shareholders.

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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.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

Summary of: What Buyers Are Looking for in AI and SaaS Company Acquisitions in 2025 As we move deeper into 2025, the M&A landscape for AI and SaaS companies continues to evolve shaped by macroeconomic pressures, shifting capital markets, and the accelerating integration of artificial intelligence across enterprise software.

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Focus Investment Banking

MARCH 27, 2025

Additionally, for those looking to expand rather than exit, securing the right capital and investment partners can help fuel growth while maintaining control over their business. They also discuss why many shop owners overlook key financial details, such as fair market rent, and how proper planning can prevent costly mistakes.

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