The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Important economic data could be delayed, as could regulators’ decisions on mergers and new public listings.

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Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 21, 2024

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Financial Times - Banking

JANUARY 28, 2025

Plus, Brighthouse Financial considers a sale as asset managers clamour for insurers and Golden Goose lands a non-IPO deal

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Cooley M&A

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Judges selected finalists for the Transatlantic Corporate Team of the Year award based on standout corporate transactions in one of the following fields: IPOs, public M&A, private equity or corporate reorganizations.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 21, 2023

With M&A deals and IPO activity at their lowest levels since the peak in 2021, the old adage is proving true: “in bull markets, banks tend to over hire, and in bear markets, they over fire.” Some firms will also continue to pay for health insurance for a couple of months post separation.

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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). Elimination of costs post-transaction: any cost that the target won’t incur under a new ownership, such as: key-person insurance, credit insurance, etc.

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M&A Leadership Council

AUGUST 15, 2022

s spin-off of its apparel business (as Sara Lee Branded Apparel Americas / Asia) in 2005 and the spin-offs of Abbott Laboratories’ hospital products division (as Hospira) and General Electric’s insurance businesses (as Genworth) in 2004. If the parent retains an interest in an IPO carve-out, this may be termed a “divestiture IPO.”.

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Razorpay

AUGUST 9, 2023

Underwriting Services Merchant banks also provide underwriting services for initial public offerings (IPOs), private placements, follow-on public offerings (FPOs) and rights issues. Leasing Services Merchant banks provide leasing services to companies in the form of capital goods, vehicles and office equipment.

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Street of Walls

OCTOBER 1, 2012

billion IPO, which priced on September 26 and has returned over 13% through Monday. According to Nasdaq, there are eight IPO’s set to price this week, the largest of which is Berry Plastics Group Inc.’s million IPO, which is set to price on October 4. The week was highlighted by Santander Mexico Financial Group’s $2.9

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 10, 2022

As SPAC IPOs broke records – in both value and volume – in 2020 (and again in 2021), it was inevitable that stockholder litigation would follow. billion IPO in February 2020. This decision may also make it increasingly difficult for SPACs to obtain D&O insurance at a reasonable cost. On January 3, in In re MultiPlan Corp.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Venture Capital Interview Questions: Markets and Investments These questions span a wide range, as they could ask you to discuss everything from the current M&A and IPO markets to specific startup sectors you like. Q: Tell me about the current IPO, M&A, and VC funding markets. Q: Which markets are the most attractive to you?

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Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 17, 2024

Subtract the cash outflows from payments like salaries, dividends, rent, insurance, loan repayment, stock repurchase, taxes, etc. In 2015, Box came up with its IPO. Before its IPO, Private Equity Investors financed Box Inc. Also, deduct the money invested in business projects or offered as a loan. million) in 2015.

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Growth Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

DN Capital’s previous funds are top performers and the firm is one of the lead investors in companies such as Endeca (sold to Oracle), Shazam (one of the world’s leading mobile app), Auto1 (world’s largest used car marketplace), Purplebricks (IPO London) and Quandoo (sold to Recruit).

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 20, 2022

R&W insurance shaping expectations in tech M&A. In a highly competitive (and, frankly, more seller-friendly) M&A market in 2021, acquirers were more receptive than ever to representation and warranty insurance. Antitrust agencies scrutinize tech transactions.

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 22, 2021

2020 was also a blockbuster year for special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) activity, as 247 SPAC IPOs raised more than $75 billion (a 525% increase compared to the amount raised by SPAC IPOs in 2019) [3]. Creative deal terms and financing arrangements were also attractive aspects of SPAC deals as compared to their IPO cousin.

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M&A Leadership Council

JUNE 12, 2023

It almost certainly would impact the liability section of the purchase agreement along with reps, warranties and, insurance requirements. You need to know the target company’s cyber insurance policy and actions that need to be taken in case of an event such as a ransomware attack. Is it your coverage?

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M&A Leadership Council

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

It almost certainly would impact the liability section of the purchase agreement along with reps, warranties and, insurance requirements. You need to know the target company’s cyber insurance policy and actions that need to be taken in case of an event such as a ransomware attack. Is it your coverage?

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Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 22, 2022

We see examples of this in management buyouts, initial public offerings (IPOs), and strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Check out these links: Mitigating Post-Closing Risks Through The Rep and Warranty Insurance. Sellers who don’t find buyers often end up simply liquidating and closing. Contact us today.

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Most new SPAC IPOs are being helmed by experienced SPAC teams and sponsors who have seen SPAC litigation and enforcement over the last four years. Two common questions that keep being raised by our clients are: How much liability should the SPACs sponsor expect? How can we protect against it? These questions are not at all surprising.

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Razorpay

MARCH 5, 2025

The Indian insurance sector is poised for a major shift in how premiums are paid with the introduction of Bima-ASBA (Applications Supported by Blocked Amount) guidelines by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). How Do Insurers Get Compliant with this Circular? What is IRDAIs Bima-ASBA?

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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. Of course, the targets leverage in the M&A track of a dual-track process inherently increases when the IPO track is a viable strategy.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Growth Equity Interview Questions: Markets & Investments These questions could span a huge range because they could ask you about anything from the current fundraising environment to the IPO and M&A markets to specific markets their portfolio companies operate in. Q: Pitch me a growth company that we should invest in.

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Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Dealmakers appear much more optimistic in the first quarter of 2017 than at this same time last year, in part because of greater optimism about the IPO market and the potential for favorable corporate tax and other regulatory changes. Rep & Warranty (R&W) Insurance is Here. Read more from our 2017 M&A Trends Series.

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