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M&A Blog #12 – sell-side acquisition (preparation)

Francine Way

PE funds typically have 4-to-7-years ownership windows for an investment and look for an exit at the end of that period through a sale or an IPO (initial public offering). Peaked market valuations: When market cycle peaks or an industry fully matures, it may be advantageous for shareholders to cash out.

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What is the Accounting Equation? Explaining Assets = Liabilities + Equity

Peak Frameworks

Components of the Accounting Equation Assets are resources owned by a company that has economic value and can be converted into cash or provide future benefits. For instance, Facebook's initial public offering in 2012 raised $16 billion in contributed capital. For example, Apple Inc. reported total assets of $338.16

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Dual-Track Processes: How to Turbocharge Your Exit

Cooley M&A

These include prevailing market sentiment, current appetite for acquisitions in a particular sector and the political and economic environment, all of which can change well within a given transaction timetable. Flexibility to restructure transaction timetables is critical in managing a dual-track process.

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