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Distressed Debt Hedge Funds: How to Become a Vulture Capitalist

Mergers and Inquisitions

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 debt investing offers advantages over other hedge fund strategies , but the marketing often oversells the benefits.

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India’s Furlenco to sell 35% stake for $36.5 million

TechCrunch: M&A

Sheela Foam, the maker of the mattress brand Sleepwell, will be acquiring a 35% stake in furniture startup Furlenco, the publicly listed firm said Monday as it pushes for a bigger share of India’s mattress market. million for the 35% stake in the Bengaluru-headquartered startup, the older firm said in a stock exchange filing.

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M&A Blog #14 – valuation (roles, types, equity & enterprise values)

Francine Way

Do they have the cash of debt/equity capacity to bid aggressively? The status of the acquirer’s own share price will impact its acquisition currency. In other words, the company or its other shareholders can buy back a shareholder’s outstanding shares at a predetermined valuation (typically less than a 3rd-party acquisition).

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Convertible Securities

Wall Street Mojo

The critical feature of convertible securities is the option it provides to the holder to convert their securities into a predetermined number of shares of the underlying issuer’s common stock. Convertible securities combine features of both debt and equity instruments. What Are Convertible Securities?

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M&A Blog #10 – equity (accretion / dilution)

Francine Way

The concept can be extended to corporation: equity owners (shareholders) own the company alongside debt holders (banks). As we mentioned in the past, equity is the most expensive form of capital (compared to debt with tax-deductible interest). The acquisition will be 100% cash, paid for with debt at 4% interest rate.

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Debt or Equity? Making the right choice at the right time

Wizenius

When companies need to raise capital, they have two primary options: Debt involves borrowing money, while equity involves issuing shares of ownership in the company. Let's take a look at examples of companies that raised capital through debt, and analyze the factors that influenced their decision. Assuming a net income of $21.33

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Private Equity Fundamentals: A Comprehensive Course for Beginners

OfficeHours

It has become a preferred choice for investors seeking attractive returns and diversification from traditional investment options such as stocks and bonds. Private equity firms also invest in distressed debt or provide private debt financing.