M&A Leadership Council

AUGUST 15, 2022

In a follow-up study for the 10 largest mergers of 1985, the author of this book found that only a minority of the deals had ended in a divestiture even after 20 years – and most of the divestitures were partial. Sometimes spin-offs precede mergers. Yet in major companies, the level appears to be lower. Recent U.S.

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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. per share before the closing of the merger, and prior to any reduction in value that occurred post-merger). On January 3, in In re MultiPlan Corp.

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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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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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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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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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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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