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Is Private Equity Right for You?

OfficeHours

Private equity involves investing capital directly into private businesses that are not publicly traded on stock exchanges (that would be a hedge fund). As further discussed below, private equity firms raise funds from institutional investors and use these funds to acquire ownership stakes in businesses.

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08-20-2023 Newsletter: Sunday Reading

OfficeHours

Private equity involves investing capital directly into private businesses that are not publicly traded on stock exchanges (that would be a hedge fund). As further discussed below, private equity firms raise funds from institutional investors and use these funds to acquire ownership stakes in businesses.

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Why Aren’t More Tire Dealerships Going Public?

Focus Investment Banking

The benefits of going public are significant. First, there’s the ability to raise substantial capital by issuing shares to the public in an initial public offering (IPO), as well as secondary offerings. So over the last 30 years, fewer and fewer companies have been going public.

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

OfficeHours

First, private equity identifies the publicly traded company they believe is undervalued or could perform better as a private entity without the pressures of being a public entity (e.g. So you want to pursue a role at a Hedge Fund? After a certain period of time, usually 5-7 years, the PE firm will look to exit the investment.

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Why Take-Private Dealmaking Remains Attractive for PE Investors

OfficeHours

First, private equity identifies the publicly traded company they believe is undervalued or could perform better as a private entity without the pressures of being a public entity (e.g. Clearly, there is a high level of interest in this space for private investors and it is an important transaction type to be aware of for any investor.

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A welcome freedom, temporary measure or futile task?: The industry reacts to the UK’s new research proposal

The TRADE

This will ensure we are better able to fund quality research into the new Silicon Valley sectors.” We see this proposal as a progressive step, with its success dependent on securing appropriate funding.”

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Cooley’s 2022 Life Sciences M&A Year in Review

Cooley M&A

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. Novartis announced plans to spin off its generics and biosimilars division into a publicly traded stand-alone company. Let’s dig in.

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