Deal Lawyers

MARCH 18, 2024

In early March, the FTC, DOJ & HHS announced a “cross-government public inquiry into private equity and other corporations’ increasing control over health care.”

Private Equity 113

Private Equity Healthcare Equities Acquisitions 113

OfficeHours

AUGUST 25, 2023

In recent years, private credit has emerged as an important financing source for corporations of all kinds, especially for private equity-owned businesses with high financial leverage. The growth of private credit can be traced back to the Great Financial Crisis of 2008-2009. What impact has this had on private equity?

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Debt Finance 130

JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 24, 2023

Like most other enterprises that raise and spend capital, the federal government finances its spending in part through the issuance of debt.

Debt 145

Debt Private Equity Equities Government 145

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Importantly, it introduces a suspensory notification obligation for certain M&A transactions and joint ventures – including transactions that have not received any subsidies from foreign governments. By: Allen & Overy LLP

Private Equity 171

Private Equity IT Investors Equities 171

Growth Business

MAY 13, 2024

Drawing from decades of experience and my own trials and triumphs in the business world, I’ve outlined seven key strategies to help you prepare, execute, and ultimately succeed in selling your business to private equity. Remember, private equity firms invest in potential.

Private Equity 98

Private Equity Equities Business Negotiation 98

JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 13, 2024

DOJ, FTC, and HHS jointly announced the launching of a cross-government public inquiry into increasing private equity and corporate involvement in health care, the latest announcement in a string of public statements from the federal government on the topic. By: Jones Day

Private Equity 171

Private Equity Government Investment Corporation 171

Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 16, 2023

As with investment banking in Hong Kong , I can summarize private equity in China in one sentence: “If you’re not Chinese, don’t even think about it, and even if you are Chinese, it’s best if you have great connections within the CCP and want to stay in China long-term.”

Private Equity 94

Private Equity Equities Recruitment Funds 94

JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 11, 2024

By: Polsinelli

Private Equity 159

Private Equity Investment Government Funds 159

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The government contracting sector has grown rapidly in recent years, and that trend might have you thinking about selling your government contracting business. If you go out to market, your most likely buyer will be a private equity (PE) group.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Government Investors Equities 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 31, 2024

If you ever tire of the hype around tech, industrials private equity might be an ideal hiding spot. Morgan’s acquisition of Carnegie Steel in 1901 – was an industrials private equity deal. Table Of Contents Industrials Private Equity Defined What Has Drawn Private Equity Firms to Industrials Companies?

Private Equity 66

Private Equity Equities Middle Market Debt 66

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 17, 2023

Ever since the 2008 financial crisis, there has been massive hype about both private equity and technology. Over the past few decades, technology private equity has gone from “barely existing” to representing the largest single sector in PE by both deal value and deal count. Why Did PE Firms Start Buying Tech Companies?

Private Equity 64

Private Equity Equities Recruitment Funds 64

MergersCorp M&A International

MAY 27, 2024

Private equity investing is a type of investment where investors provide capital to privately held companies in exchange for equity ownership. Like any other form of investing, private equity investing is subject to trends that shape the industry and influence investment decisions.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Equities Investment Investors 52

Growth Business

MARCH 1, 2024

By Dom Walbanke on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Raising private equity funds is seen as the holy grail for businesses who want to grow quickly, simply because the strength of capital opens the door for rapid growth.

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Equities Investment Business 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

When you hear the words “healthcare private equity,” two thoughts probably come to mind: Wait a minute, isn’t healthcare a risky/growth-oriented sector? In most of the world, healthcare is either government-run or a mixed public/private sector. Are there many private healthcare companies for PE firms to acquire?

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Healthcare Equities Middle Market 59

Global Banking & Finance

APRIL 12, 2024

Norway wealth fund will not invest in private equity, government says By Gwladys Fouche OSLO (Reuters) -Norway’s $1.6 Norway’s central bank, […]

Private Equity 40

Private Equity Government Equities Funds 40

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 12, 2023

Thriving US Middle Market Fundraising and Resilient Private Equity Regarding Global M&A Private Equity Trends, looking at the positive news, the US middle-market fundraising landscape remained stable throughout 2022, with 156 funds closing at an aggregate value of $133.5 trillion as of June 30, 2022.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity M&A Equities Middle Market 52

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

APRIL 17, 2023

THG’s share price jumped by 34% on Monday morning to 88p, having reached 97p in earlier trading, after it revealed the approach in a statement to the stock market.

Private Equity 57

Private Equity Equities Shares Retail 57

Beyond M&A

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In addition to digital technology, Tech Due Diligence must look at the ‘boring’ areas of risk and governance. Why a Risk Register Matters Adherence to Best Practices : Ignoring risk and governance is not just an oversight; it’s a lapse in sound business practice. Make it a part of the corporate culture.

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Government Risk Management Investors Risk Assessment 147

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 13, 2023

Compared to other medical fields like dentistry and dermatology, private equity involvement in orthopedic practices has been relatively small. PE investors are focused mainly on large, best-in-class practices with brand equity and solid reputations, as well as smaller add-ons.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Equities Healthcare Medical 52

Devensoft

AUGUST 21, 2023

In the fast-paced world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), two titans of finance go head-to-head: venture capitalists and private equity firms. On the other side of the ring, private equity firms are focused on acquiring established businesses, restructuring them, and driving operational efficiencies to maximize returns.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity M&A Equities Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Global Banking & Finance

OCTOBER 21, 2024

private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), French government sources said on Sunday. PARIS (Reuters) -Sanofi on Sunday reached an agreement on terms to sell a controlling stake in its consumer health unit Opella to U.S.

Government 52

Government Private Equity Sale Equities 52

Software Equity Group

MARCH 26, 2024

For top private equity firms, there’s a lot to like about SaaS. Top Software Private Equity Firms Here is a select list of the most active PE investors in the SaaS and software industry over the past year (data taken from the SEG 2024 Annual SaaS Report ). The firm employs 93 professionals.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Equities Investment Portfolio 52

Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The 6th annual Midwest M&A/Private Equity Forum sponsored by the Thomson Reuters Institute was held in early December in Columbus, Ohio, and for your humble correspondent, this was not only my second time as one of the participants, but my first time as a moderator of a panel! More on that later.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity M&A Equities Insurance 52

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Move follows fears over jobs and control when private equity firm CD&R entered talks to buy Opella for €16bn The French government is to take a stake in the pharmaceutical company Sanofi’s consumer healthcare division to try to quell a backlash as the US private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice enters talks to buy the unit for €16bn (£13.3bn). (..)

Private Equity 67

Private Equity Pharmaceutical Sale Equities 67

The New York Times: Banking

AUGUST 4, 2023

Attracted by promises of high returns, many public pension funds have been loading up on private equity but may not fully appreciate the dangers, our columnist says.

Funds 93

Funds Private Equity Equities Mergers and Acquisitions 93

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

AUGUST 16, 2024

Private equity (PE) firms are investing in middle market businesses at a healthy pace despite a high interest rate environment that makes it more costly to finance deals. In industries like government contracting, PE groups often run the bolt-on company as a fully intact subsidiary for a longer period for contractual reasons.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Equities Investment Business 52

Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

At this year’s West Coast M&A/Private Equity Forum, which took place on September 28th in East Palo Alto, those differences were on full display. The post Recap: 2023 West Coast M&A/Private Equity Forum appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC. Contact Bill at William.Snow@focusbankers.com.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity M&A Equities Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Peak Frameworks

AUGUST 24, 2023

Definition and Concept of an Independent Director This independence allows them to provide an unbiased perspective, making them an essential component of good corporate governance. Incorporating such principles into corporate governance can significantly enhance its effectiveness.

Government 52

Government Corporation Financial Statement Corporate Finance 52

Software Equity Group

APRIL 30, 2024

Meanwhile, government agencies have recognized the need for change, but (not known for their business agility) most have been slower to turn the ship. Public demand and increasing complexity in government operations drive agencies to invest heavily in digital products and services, including software. But there is more to the story.

Government 52

Government M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Business 52

The Deal

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

which services the corporate, government, healthcare, education and utilities sectors, is prepared to entertain serious discussions with potential investors in the next three to six months. After being in business for more than a decade, security solutions provider Servexo Inc., Servexo, headquartered in Gardena, Calif.,

Capital 111

Capital Private Equity Entertainment Business 111

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance , three broad categories that measure a company's sustainability and societal impact. Consequently, professionals working in private equity, corporate finance, or investment banking should have a comprehensive understanding of ESG scoring.

Government 52

Government Private Equity Investment Banking Investment 52

The Harvard Law School Forum

MAY 3, 2023

Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Are M&A Contract Clauses Value Relevant to Target and Bidder Shareholders? This post is based on their Wachtell Lipton memorandum. discussed on the Forum here ) by John C.

Mergers and Acquisitions 100

Mergers and Acquisitions Government M&A Private Equity 100

How2Exit

MARCH 11, 2024

rn Anthony's debt fund structure allows investors to receive fixed returns and provides flexibility for scaling the business without the complexities of equity-based funds. One approach is to raise capital through a private equity fund. rn rn Notable Quotes: rn rn "You pay someone in life to go further.

Mergers and Acquisitions 130

Mergers and Acquisitions Funds Investors Debt 130

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

JUNE 2, 2023

What distinguishes thriving government contractors from those that languish? And private equity (PE) groups still have a great deal of dry powder to deploy, leading them in search of quality companies. The challenge for lower and middle market government contractors is how to capture their share of this market interest.

Government 52

Government Business Middle Market Corporation 52

InvestmentBank.com

OCTOBER 24, 2019

For the better part of the last decade, physician practices have seen a wave of consolidation by hospitals and private equity with 2018 being no exception [1]. In fact, acquisitions by hospitals and private equity in provider services broke records last year according to Bain & Co’s 2019 global healthcare report.

Hospitality 40

Hospitality Private Equity Equities Acquisitions 40

Growth Business

JULY 10, 2023

The chancellor will also announce in his Mansion House speech reforms to make it easier to buy and sell shares digitally and that he will cautiously consider the creation of Australia and Canada-style superfunds, something Government advisor Sir John Bell called for in April to help life sciences and tech start-ups.

Funds 94

Funds Government Capital Private Equity 94

The New York Times: Banking

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Are you an international business titan on the hunt for billions of dollars of Saudi oil cash? Prepare for “a mind game.”

Business 132

Business Private Equity Financial Institution Funds 132