TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 2, 2023

Hopin , the virtual events startup that saw its star (and valuation) rise quickly during the COVID-19 pandemic, is most definitely coming down to earth. Today the company announced that it has sold its Events and Session business units to RingCentral for an undisclosed sum.

Business 234

Business Valuation IT Acquisitions 234

Lake Country Advisors

MAY 9, 2025

Owners in the manufacturing, construction, and technology industries often want to secure the highest possible valuation while maintaining a smooth, confidential process. This often necessitates more comprehensive preparation and advanced business valuation services to gauge the true worth of your company.

Middle Market 52

Middle Market Business Broker Sale 52

Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 10, 2025

The era of the single store generalist Body Shop is coming to an end is the subject of this month’s series, and it’s based on a presentation I’ve been giving at SEEMA Association events and beyond. That valuation depending on how you look at it, boils down to 193% of sales or about 15 times EBITDA.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Mergers and Acquisitions M&A Equities 52

Cooley M&A

MARCH 1, 2019

Even for a thriving business with a viable equity story, committed stakeholders and the right advisers, the final deal terms and valuation are typically guided by factors beyond a company’s control. Stock market forces also make the timing of an eventual outright exit and the final blended valuation of equity sales over time uncertain.

IPO 52

IPO Valuation M&A Business 52

Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 6, 2023

ESG isn’t just a matter for large, publicly traded companies. This is particularly true if your partners are publicly traded or foreign-owned. Companies that can demonstrate strong ESG programs are more likely to command greater valuations when it comes to a sale.

Middle Market 52

Middle Market Business Government Profitability 52

Cooley M&A

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Given that a SPAC is an alternative means to going public, a significant portion of the webinar was dedicated to discussing some of the key differences—and similarities—between a SPAC and a traditional IPO. Valuation Certainty. Competition / Variation. Another feature of SPAC 3.0 is the competition among SPACs for potential targets.

M&A 52

M&A IPO Valuation Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Cooley M&A

JANUARY 22, 2020

As we noted in our blog post earlier this year – Use of Earn-Outs to ‘Bridge’ the Valuation Gap – using post-closing purchase price adjustments or arrangements, such as milestone payments, to bridge valuation gaps may simply create additional valuation disputes down the line. Looking Ahead to 2020.

M&A 40

M&A Pharmaceutical Acquisitions Capital 40