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Past Event: SPACs: The Next Gen IPO or Just a Fad?

Cooley M&A

Market volatility, a low interest rate environment and disillusionment with the IPO process, have made SPACs an attractive alternative for private companies looking to go public in recent months. According to Odeon Capital Group research, as of December 2, 2020, 210 SPAC IPOs had been completed representing gross proceeds of ~$72 billion.

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Panmure Gordon and Liberum agree merger to create new investment banking giant in the UK

The TRADE

billion of equity raised over the last five years, as well as ranking number one for UK IPOs under £1 billion market capitalisation by deal volume over the same time frame. Together the two firms have an aggregate of £9.9

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Do You Need An Insurance Agency Investment Bank?

Sica Fletcher

Nine times out of ten, owners seeking an insurance agency investment bank are really looking for an M&A advisory firm: a financial institution that provides capital raising, IPO, and/or strategic/legal advisory services. A good first option is to sit down with a trusted advisor for an expert opinion on your sale.

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How Merchant Banks Help Businesses Grow and Succeed

Razorpay

Leasing Services Merchant banks provide leasing services to companies in the form of capital goods, vehicles and office equipment. Underwriting Services Merchant banks also provide underwriting services for initial public offerings (IPOs), private placements, follow-on public offerings (FPOs) and rights issues.

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M&A Heats Up in the Bakery Market

Focus Investment Banking

Jim has worked on numerous IPOs, sell-side transactions, fairness opinions, and capital raises, mainly for consumer products companies and restaurants. With growing demand for products that appeal to the health-conscious (e.g., bakery industry is on an upward trajectory.

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Event-Driven Hedge Funds: The Best Home for Bankers Turned Investors?

Mergers and Inquisitions

Special Situations – These funds focus on companies that are spinning off or divesting divisions, reorganizing, or otherwise going through more unusual changes (not just simple acquisitions or capital raises). Jacobs is a moderate-growth, moderate-margin company in the professional services space, currently trading at 1.2x

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Top 3 Growth Financing Options for Software Companies

Software Equity Group

Minority investors aim to increase value and earn a return on their investment when your business undergoes additional transactions down the line, whether through additional capital raises, acquisition, or an initial public offering (IPO). It also helps align interest between debt holders and borrowers.

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