Francine Way

JULY 8, 2017

Many of these causes have their equivalences to the reasons behind the sale of a company (also known as a divestiture): Liquidity: As the equity holding period matured, investors (private equity funds behind companies) will look to sell.

M&A 130

M&A Acquisitions Sale Investment 130

The Deal

MAY 16, 2023

billion IPO last year, which was led by JPMorgan Securities LLC; Goldman, Sachs & Co.; Lynch advised TPG on its $1.1 Morgan Stanley; and TPG Capital BD LLC.

M&A 52

M&A IPO Investment Capital 52

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Like a typical leveraged buyout, this can be achieved by selling the company to another private entity, or another PE firm, or taking the company public once again through an IPO. There are a few reasons why take-private transactions are and remain attractive for PE investors, both in the current economic environment and more generally.

Investors 100

Investors Private Equity Equities Debt 100

Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 17, 2024

It helps identify the availability of liquid funds with the organization in a particular accounting period. In other words, it mirrors the availability and usage of business funds to reveal its current state of liquidity Liquidity Liquidity is the ease of converting assets or securities into cash.

Accountant 98

Accountant Finance Finance Profitability 98

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 31, 2024

Andrew Carnegie’s partner, Henry Phipps, used his deal proceeds to launch the Bessemer Trust , one of the first modern family offices and a “proto” private equity fund. Note that not all “large” funds do industrial deals. Morgan’s acquisition of Carnegie Steel in 1901 – was an industrials private equity deal.

Private Equity 66

Private Equity Equities Middle Market Debt 66

Peak Frameworks

MAY 24, 2023

Corporations can raise funds by selling shares, as Facebook did in its 2012 IPO. The Role of Corporations in the Economy Corporations drive job creation, economic growth, and innovation. Transferability of Ownership. Shares can be easily sold or transferred, as regularly happens on the New York Stock Exchange.

Corporation 52

Corporation Profitability Corporate Finance Government 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Q: Why not private equity, growth equity, hedge funds, or entrepreneurship? A: You’re most interested in tech or life science startups, and PE funds and hedge funds do not work with these companies in the same way, as they don’t directly fund their development activities. Q: Which current startup would you invest in?

Capital 59

Capital Valuation Investment Portfolio 59

The TRADE

JULY 11, 2023

This will ensure we are better able to fund quality research into the new Silicon Valley sectors.” In the current market and economic climate most asset managers aren’t keen to try out that message in the short-term, but it’s definitely possible that the situation could evolve as we move through the cycle.”

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Asset Management Investment Government Capital Market 40

Software Equity Group

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

C Corp for Software Companies Factor Impact Investor Appeal Tax Efficiency Ownership Flexibility M&A Potential C Corps are highly attractive to investors, particularly for those considering venture capital or IPO. When they pay out those same funds as a dividend, their shareholders also owe progressive taxes of up to 37% on the amount.

M&A 52

M&A Corporation Stock Investors 52

Cooley M&A

JANUARY 25, 2023

2022 drivers and headwinds Choppy access to capital markets and financing to fund ongoing operations Many life sciences companies faced challenges raising money in the capital markets in 2022. Let’s dig in. Novartis announced plans to spin off its generics and biosimilars division into a publicly traded stand-alone company.

M&A 40

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Pharmaceutical Collaboration 40

The TRADE

MAY 24, 2024

We have seen a stabilisation of money flows in recent months, global funds are returning to the UK, while we continue to see outflows (mostly to US) of domestic asset managers. Macro-economic headwinds are building but the housing market is showing no real signs of stress. We need that IPO supply and pipeline to replenish.

Bulge Bracket 52

Bulge Bracket Electronics Retail Trading 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 10, 2024

There is some overlap because at the large banks, wealth management clients often get early/privileged access to investment banking products, such as upcoming IPOs, equity/debt offerings, or new investment products. Investment Banking: Deep and short-term coverage (just until the deal is done!).

Investment Banking 59

Investment Banking Management Bank Banking 59

Devensoft

AUGUST 21, 2023

By providing funding and expertise, VCs help startups scale rapidly and attract the attention of potential acquirers. Venture capitalists typically have shorter investment horizons and seek quick exits, either through an IPO or an acquisition. One of the key benefits is the access to funding that venture capitalists provide.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity M&A Equities Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Cooley M&A

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

In spite of a general environment of political and economic uncertainty and a daily sprinkling of stock market volatility, trade wars, sanctions, the U.S. government shutdown disrupting the market for IPOs, Brexit uncertainty, natural disasters and various other crises, cross-border M&A activity momentum continues.

M&A 52

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Government Business 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 4, 2024

No matter the economic climate, you can always bet on sports fans to show up for their favorite teams. But this started changing in the 2010s and early 2020s as team values skyrocketed and billionaires, sovereign wealth funds , and sports private equity firms all jumped into the sector.

Investment Banking 105

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 105

Cooley M&A

JANUARY 22, 2021

While the decision was case-specific, we were all reminded of (i) the high bar of the MAE, particularly when changes are attributable to a systemic risk and (ii) the increasingly important role that covenants play with respect to deal certainty, particularly in periods of market and economic uncertainty. Buyer…Seller…PPP Lender?

M&A 40

M&A IPO Mergers and Acquisitions Business 40

Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Private equity slowed but not stopped by financing environment Despite record amounts of dry powder accumulating for sponsors, high financing costs, persistent valuation gaps and a closed tech IPO market led to a significant decrease in private equity M&A activity in 2023. Despite some isolated bright spots – such as Thoma Bravo’s $10.7

M&A 59

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity Equities 59

Cooley M&A

JANUARY 22, 2021

Divestitures, often achieved through asset sales, were also popular in 2020 as large pharmaceutical companies and biotechnology companies sought to divest noncore assets and focus on core businesses in the wake of economic uncertainty created by the pandemic. Life Sciences Enters the SPAC Party, But Will Reverse Merger Suitors Join In?

M&A 40

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Collaboration Mergers 40

Cooley M&A

JANUARY 20, 2022

A notable example was a consortium of PE funds agreeing to acquire a majority stake in Medline for $34 billion. These divestiture transactions often result in new, leaner players with extra cash to fund future operational and strategic objectives. term average of approximately 35%. adjusted market opportunity for a potential new use.

M&A 40

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Pharmaceutical Mergers 40

Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Public Markets: It is possible that a few of the car wash platforms with strong growth and financial performance pursue an initial public offering (IPO). A strong car wash IPO could potentially overcome the investor skepticism created by Mister Car Wash and Driven Brands and open the door for a few other platforms to follow suit.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Equities IPO Valuation 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

To add a growth equity spin, you can talk about wanting to understand operations and unit economics to evaluate companies. A: You like industries such as tech and healthcare, you like to understand markets, unit economics, and operations, and you want to invest in high-growth companies that need capital. Q: Why growth equity?

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Equities Capital Valuation 59

Cooley M&A

JANUARY 22, 2025

Looking ahead, expect the fruits of these efforts to free up valuable resources capital and management bandwidth that can be redirected toward higher-value, strategic acquisitions in 2025 as the general economic backdrop (inflation, interest rates, antitrust) looks to become more conducive to bigger bets.

M&A 64

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Pharmaceutical Acquisitions 64