Francine Way

JULY 8, 2017

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).

M&A 130

M&A Acquisitions Sale Investment 130

Sun Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Common exit strategies include selling to strategic buyers, private equity firms, management buyouts (MBOs), or going public through an initial public offering (IPO). Prepare in advance by organizing financial statements, contracts, legal documents, and other relevant information.

Negotiation 59

Negotiation Business Sale Management 59

Cooley M&A

MARCH 22, 2023

With the US initial public offering markets continuing to remain largely closed, and special purpose acquisition company combinations being costly and complex, there’s a new kid in town for foreign companies looking to go public in the US: reverse mergers.

Mergers 52

Mergers IT Mergers and Acquisitions IPO 52

Peak Frameworks

MAY 22, 2023

Importance of the Accounting Equation Role in Financial Statements and Double-Entry Bookkeeping The accounting equation is the foundation of double-entry bookkeeping , a system that records every transaction as both a debit and a credit. For instance, Facebook's initial public offering in 2012 raised $16 billion in contributed capital.

Accountant 52

Accountant Equities Debt Private Equity 52

Cooley M&A

MARCH 1, 2019

Pursuing a “dual-track” process involves preparing for an initial public offering at the same time as running a private M&A process, often through an auction. Relative to choosing a single exit strategy, a dual-track process tends to be more complicated and resource-intensive, while also posing some specific risks.

IPO 52

IPO Valuation M&A Business 52