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10-23-2023 Newsletter: Why Take-Private Dealmaking Remains Attractive for PE Investors

OfficeHours

Written by a top OfficeHours Coach; Original article published on October 16, 2023 In today’s world, there is much uncertainty around public markets. However, for private equity investors, this uncertainty represents a unique opportunity to take advantage of investment opportunities in public markets.

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Methods and Examples on How to Value a Company

Lake Country Advisors

It’s integral to ensuring that the sale benefits all stakeholders and should be one of your priorities before advertising it to potential buyers. It’s a delicate balancing act, as inaccurate valuations have polarizing consequences. First, identify a group of similar publicly traded technology companies.

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Sports Investment Banking: How to Win the Super Bowl and the World Cup in the Same Year

Mergers and Inquisitions

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. Regulations – Does the league allow private equity or other financial sponsor ownership? What is Sports Investment Banking? Can teams carry debt?

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Flawed sale process places directors, executives and acquirers in harm’s way

The Harvard Law School Forum

and Paul S. Scrivano, Davis Polk & Wardell LLP, on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Editor's Note: George Bason is partner and Chair of the Mergers and Acquisitions practice, and Andrew Ditchfield and Paul S. Posted by Andrew Ditchfield, George R. Scrivano are partners at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. Dougherty , Louis L.

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Why Take-Private Dealmaking Remains Attractive for PE Investors

OfficeHours

In today’s world, there is much uncertainty around public markets. However, for private equity investors, this uncertainty represents a unique opportunity to take advantage of investment opportunities in public markets. Another key reason is the potential ability to achieve higher returns than public investors.

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Post 4 - Why does the conventional DCF not work for valuing a start-up/young firm?

Wizenius

Equity Value (today) = Equity Value at end of forecast period/ (1+Target rate of Return)^n 4) Because this is the valuation of the start-up before the VC invests his/her money in the business it is known as Pre-Money Valuation of the start-up 5) VC investors receive an equity share of the business in exchange for their investments.

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Will There Be an IPO for a Specialty Consulting Company in 2024?

Focus Investment Banking

The S&P 500 has recently traded near 4800, close to its record at the end of 2021. In that environment, very few firms sought IPOs, and there was a major slowdown in overall exits, whether private or public. There are only a few publicly traded companies in specialty consulting. As 2024 starts, the U.S.

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