TechCrunch: M&A

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Arctic Wolf, a cybersecurity company that’s raised hundreds of millions of dollars in debt and equity, today announced that it plans to acquire Revelstoke, a company developing a security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) platform, for an undisclosed amount.

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 25, 2023

In recent years, private credit has emerged as an important financing source for corporations of all kinds, especially for private equity-owned businesses with high financial leverage. Under this structure, banks typically provide committed financing to buyers (in this case, often private equity firms).

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Ask anyone interested in distressed debt hedge funds for “the pitch,” and they’ll probably mention one of the following: “It’s like long/short equity or credit , but more interesting!” Distressed investing offers equity-like returns with lower risk.” Distressed assets offer non-correlated returns, similar to global macro.”

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Deal Lawyers

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

If you needed any more proof about how challenging M&A financing conditions are, check out this recent Axios article, which says that equity contributions to US LBO transactions are at record levels. The article says the reason that PE sponsors are putting more skin in the game is simple – debt is getting very expensive: […]

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PE Hub

AUGUST 8, 2023

The post Third Eye Capital exits debt, equity holdings in Cricket Energy appeared first on PE Hub. Cricket is an energy services provider operating in the Greater Toronto Area.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 30, 2023

Are you preparing for upcoming private equity interviews? If so, understanding the mechanics of a leveraged buyout is paramount… Paper LBOs are an important part of any private equity interview. To go from equity value to enterprise value, add the net debt (debt minus cash) of the company to equity value.

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Francine Way

JULY 10, 2017

Any structural elements that affect the equity value: Typically includes differences between public vs. private valuations, minority vs. control premiums, insider ownership, sizeable equity offerings, etc. Do they have the cash of debt/equity capacity to bid aggressively? What will someone pay for the company?

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TKO Miller

OCTOBER 3, 2023

TKO Miller Debt Capital Market Analysis Leverage multiples have pulled back significantly in M&A transactions from their 2021 peaks due to a tightening of the lending environment, Sr. Debt / EBITDA, decreased from 4.0x Debt remains most available in the lower middle market sector. in 2021 to 3.5x

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 9, 2023

To know if the buyside is right for you, let’s start with a textbook understanding of “What is private equity?” Private equity involves investing capital directly into private businesses that are not publicly traded on stock exchanges (that would be a hedge fund). Strategic thinking skills are essential.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Over the past few decades, growth equity (GE) has gone from an afterthought to a major asset class for huge investment firms. Some argue that GE offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to fund innovation and growth – as in venture capital – plus the ability to limit downside risk and invest in proven companies – as in private equity.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 6, 2023

The private equity industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, leading to a highly competitive job market for aspiring professionals, particularly at the associate level. Below, I will provide a comprehensive guide on how to stand out in the competitive private equity associate job market.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Equity and debt cheques from financial sponsors fuel growth, with investment committee appetite across the full spectrum from Seed through to late stage / pre-IPO. The payments sector bucks the trend on IPOs. Current market: M&A activity levels retain a monumental high. By: White & Case LLP

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OfficeHours

JULY 18, 2023

In the pursuit of attractive equity returns, private equity firms have developed numerous innovative strategies beyond typical leveraged buyouts and take-private transactions. As it happens, this is an industry that has experienced a significant amount of private equity-backed roll-up activity.

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Beyond M&A

MARCH 7, 2023

As private equity investors, you understand the importance of allocating funds to innovation and growth. That is the time spent on fixing issues, addressing tech debt and keeping the lights on. Maintenance tasks include bug fixes, addressing technical debt, and other tasks required to keep the software running smoothly.

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PE Hub

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

CL Credit Opportunities plans on deploying $500 million in equity over the next year. The post Castle Lanterra forms new debt platform CL Credit Opportunities appeared first on PE Hub.

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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 22, 2024

Whether, as part of the management of your startup, you are tasked with driving an equity or debt financing to closing or with gearing up for an exit event, disclosure schedules will be one of the many documents that you will negotiate and deliver as part of your deal.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector trends H2 2022 | H1 2023 — Asset/Wealth Management - Sub-sector M&A activity levels soar—market moving deals across wealth management, financial planning, fund management, debt servicing, trust administration, direct lending and private equity funds in the last 12 months.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 15, 2024

Private equity value creation came on my radar a few years ago when I noticed something: Even though traditional PE deal roles were not doing well, “operational” or “value creation” teams still seemed to be recruiting. What Does the Private Equity Value Creation Team Do in Real Life? Why is PE Value Creation Suddenly “Hot”?

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 17, 2023

The deal values Furlenco, which has raised over $225 million altogether prior to the deal against equity and in debt, at about $104.3 Sheela Foam has proposed to pay $36.5 million for the 35% stake in the Bengaluru-headquartered startup, the older firm said in a stock exchange filing.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 24, 2024

Let’s start with the elephant in the room: yes, we’ve covered the growth equity case study before, but I’m doing it again because I don’t think the previous examples were great. minutiae about issues like OID for debt issuances ) and did not accurately represent a 1- or 2-hour case study. They over-complicated the financial model (e.g.,

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Francine Way

JULY 17, 2017

This current post about Leveraged Buy Out (LBO) is about a valuation method used by a very specific type of financial acquirer: private equity (PE) firms. Building a historical 3-statement model and a debt-interest schedule. Building the go-forward debt-interest schedule. Building a proforma balance sheet.

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Deal Lawyers

JUNE 27, 2024

A recent Womble Bond Dickinson memo says that private equity funds and strategic investors are increasingly interested in taking minority positions in target companies.

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The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Arriva was put up for sale in 2019 by its German owner, Deutsche Bahn, which had originally sought to offload the company to reduce its own debts. Continue reading.

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

For the average person, rising interest rates are not ideal for those with significant amounts of debt, those looking to purchase a home with a mortgage, or many other use cases. Therefore, ideal private equity target companies have steady cash flows and minimize variable or unexpected costs. This can reduce returns significantly.

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The TRADE

JULY 23, 2024

Lara Jacobs has been appointed vice president – equities electronic trading coverage at JP Morgan following six years with Liquidnet. Prior to this she worked as a market structure and strategy analyst before moving onto a role as equity trader. She most recently served as head of international client trading, EMEA.

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Francine Way

JULY 12, 2017

Calculate cost of debt, cost of equity, and weighted average cost of capital (WACC). Determine the year-by-year future non-equity claims from the latest 10-K, especially those that will occur during the forecast horizon, and their combined present value. Derive Free Cash Flow to Firm (FCFF).

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Deal Lawyers

AUGUST 6, 2024

A recent Nixon Peabody memo provides an overview for emerging companies of the differences between the use of convertible debt and simple agreement for future equity for early stage financings.

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Growth Business

OCTOBER 25, 2024

By Michael Goodwin on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Many entrepreneurs’ burning question when considering investment for growth is how much equity to give away. To determine the value of the shares specifically, you need to adjust for the debt and cash in the business.

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Wizenius

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Leverage Buyouts (LBO) are a strategic financial maneuver where a financial sponsor, typically a private equity firm, acquires a target company by utilizing a substantial amount of debt alongside a smaller portion of equity. In an LBO scenario, both debt and equity investors commit capital to the target company.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 5, 2023

The paper LBO is one of the most commonly used and intimidating interview techniques for private equity. Many candidates dread the paper LBO, but simply put, it is one of the most definitive “weeder” techniques used by many private equity firms and investment banking to lower the applicant pool.

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Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 15, 2024

What is a Collateralized Debt Obligation? Table of contents What is a Collateralized Debt Obligation? How does Collateralized Debt Obligation (CDO) Work? CDOs provide investors with a diversified portfolio of debt instruments across different risk levels. read more , etc.

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 20, 2023

For private equity investors who have been monitoring the situation around inflation for the last few months to a year, many have been disappointed to see the slow trajectory with which inflation has been coming down from highs. Explore the role of private equity now. Currently, inflation in the U.S.

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Growth Business

JUNE 29, 2023

The objectives you set for the business will dictate the type of finance you should raise: the two key options being equity (selling shares in your company) and debt (borrowing from a bank or financial institution). If growth and sale are not part of your plan, then an equity raise is not the right choice for you.

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Global Banking & Finance

DECEMBER 10, 2024

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s Thames Water said its equity raise was progressing, the next stage of a rescue plan after it secures a 3 billion pound ($3.83 The water supplier, the country’s biggest, has close to 18 billion pounds of debt […]

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Midaxo

AUGUST 2, 2023

Corporate development leaders, in-house M&A counsel and private equity investors from a range of industries and regions shared first-hand experiences, best practices and guidance from their vast M&A experience. The high cost of debt is contributing to fewer PE deals.

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

JUNE 21, 2023

Two new books offer harsh assessments of private equity firms that specializes in buying up companies only to saddle them with debt and squeeze them for profits.

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World Finance

JULY 17, 2023

Alpen Capital has built an impressive reputation for structuring unique and innovative solutions for its clients across the areas of debt, M&A and equity. The company now looks to build on its success

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