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. public company shareholder approval.

Mergers 52

Mergers IT Mergers and Acquisitions IPO 52

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). Peaked market valuations: When market cycle peaks or an industry fully matures, it may be advantageous for shareholders to cash out.

M&A 130

M&A Acquisitions Sale Investment 130

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. 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