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.

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M&A Acquisitions Sale Investment 130

Cooley M&A

JANUARY 25, 2023

Amid depressed valuations, biotechnology companies also saw an increasing number of demands from activist investors that in certain cases led to more deal activity. Of course, we continue to see many parties discussing licensing deals deciding to do just that – turning to a full acquisition after initial licensing discussions.

M&A 40

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Pharmaceutical Collaboration 40

Cooley M&A

JANUARY 22, 2025

This approach, combining M&A and initial public offering (IPO) preparations on parallel tracks, allows companies to maximize optionality in an uncertain market. billion acquisition of Catalent, a leader in contract manufacturing for cell and gene therapies, stands out as the largest healthcare deal of 2024.

M&A 64

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Pharmaceutical Acquisitions 64