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New Relic’s sale tells us much about the value of middling growth today

TechCrunch: M&A

Shares of the company, which went public back in 2014, are up around 13.5% Given the dry IPO climate, we are bereft of new data regarding exit values, so this deal is like a fresh, cool breeze on a sultry summer afternoon. Monitoring service New Relic this morning said it has agreed to be acquired by Francisco Partners and TPG for $6.5

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Considerations for Dual-Class Companies Contemplating M&A Transactions

The Harvard Law School Forum

Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Untenable Case for Perpetual Dual-Class Stock (discussed on the forum here ) and The Perils of Small-Minority Controllers (discussed on the Forum here ) both by Lucian Bebchuk and Kobi Kastiel. This post is based on a memorandum by Mr. Nussbaum, Mr. Roegge, Ms.

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

Cooley M&A

A SPAC, or “blank check company,” is a corporate vehicle created for the sole purpose of acquiring an existing private company and taking it public within a specified time frame. 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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Will There Be an IPO for a Specialty Consulting Company in 2024?

Focus Investment Banking

In that environment, very few firms sought IPOs, and there was a major slowdown in overall exits, whether private or public. And will that mean that some of the privately held management consulting firms or other professional services companies will choose an IPO this year? But those companies have been public for more than 20 years.

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Corporations: Examples, Structures, Pros, and Cons

Peak Frameworks

In this post, we will explain the concept of a corporation , its types, benefits, and challenges, and how it influences the economy. The Basic Structure of a Corporation In essence, a corporation is a legal entity distinct from its owners, capable of rights and obligations similar to an individual. S Corporations A U.S.-specific

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Morgan Stanley profit exceeds forecasts on dealmaking surge; shares jump to record

Global Banking & Finance

A revival in corporate debt issuance, initial public offerings (IPOs) and mergers has bolstered profits for Wall Street banks this […]

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Go1 snaps up speed reading app Blinkist to expand in enterprise learning

TechCrunch: M&A

After raising $100 million at a valuation of over $2 billion last year, the Australian ed-tech startup Go1 is making an acquisition and getting some investment to expand its reach and technology to serve the market of corporate online learning.