JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 24, 2023

As they go through their initial public offering (IPO) and the subsequent merger & acquisition (M&A) process, special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) face many regulatory, legal, and business hurdles. Obtaining the appropriate amount and type of insurance for each stage of their life cycle is one of them.

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The SEC alleged that the company failed to disclose preliminary de-SPAC negotiations with a target company in its IPO prospectus and falsely disclosed that it had not identified any potential targets or engaged in substantive discussions. II, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Cautious deployment of M&A war chests while concerns relating to IPO and equity market trading buoyancy continue. Current market: Fewer M&A deals as Europe's FMI tectonic plates digest acquisitions of yesteryear. By: White & Case LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 7, 2024

02 A new M&A playbook in the age of AI03 Cyber enforcement forecast post-SolarWinds decision04 Cyber diligence for IPOs with Kroll’s CISO05 The Download Quiz: Venture capital trends from Europe. 01 Do I need to make money to go public?02 By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Equity and debt cheques from financial sponsors fuel growth, with investment committee appetite across the full spectrum from Seed through to late stage / pre-IPO. The payments sector bucks the trend on IPOs. Current market: M&A activity levels retain a monumental high. By: White & Case LLP

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Deal Lawyers

JANUARY 27, 2025

Cooley recently published its “2024 Life Sciences M&A Year in Review.”

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

APRIL 11, 2024

GMGI and MeridianBet merger praised by IPO Edge, poised to reshape global gaming with innovation and strategic growth.

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JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 23, 2024

Initial public offerings (IPOs) and M&A exits are the two most common means of achieving liquidity in a private company. This article addresses an acquisition transaction, which requires preparation and oversight that many founders and managers need to learn as they go. By: Mintz - Venture Capital & Emerging Companies

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JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 16, 2024

There have been 44 initial public offerings (IPOs) listed on the US stock markets in 2024 thus far, many of which continue to trade at a premium to their initial offering price, demonstrating the strength and buoyancy of current public markets. By: McDermott Will & Emery

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The Harvard Law School Forum

OCTOBER 19, 2022

There are compelling rationales for adopting a dual-class structure, but even proponents of the structure generally acknowledge that these benefits are significantly mitigated once the dual-class shares are out of the hands of the founders and/or pre-IPO stockholders. This post is based on a memorandum by Mr. Nussbaum, Mr. Roegge, Ms.

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JD Supra: Mergers

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

It’s never too early to prepare an exit strategy, whether that exit is through an M&A, IPO or additional private financing. Explore: At what stage your company should think about an exit (0:28) What considerations to keep in mind in the M&A context for an exit (3:46) Dual. By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 31, 2024

Exit plans have either swiveled or been put on hold as valuations have remained low, and there has not been a huge market for M&A or IPOs. Startups have found themselves pivoting significantly over the past year. But there might be a shift coming in 2024 as there looks to be an improvement in exit options on the horizon.

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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). Buying and selling a company has many overlaps to buying and selling a house. the house failed to increase in expected value), mature market (i.e. divorce, etc.).

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How2Exit

APRIL 8, 2024

b' E202: M&A for Entrepreneurs: Leverage Acquisitions to Scale Your Business Faster with Dominic Wells - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Dominic Wells is an accomplished entrepreneur and the CEO of Onfolio, a publicly traded company specializing in the acquisition of online businesses.

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TechCrunch: M&A

MAY 31, 2023

They were u sually companies in the pre-IPO phase with hundreds to thousands of engineers where the manager wanted to start tracking what others are doing, and looking for tools to help with decision-making.” And Stripe, which has yet to go public via a long-awaited IPO, earlier this year raised $6.5

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Sun Acquisitions

AUGUST 5, 2024

In the dynamic world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success. From the increasing prevalence of cross-border transactions to the transformative impact of technology, let’s delve into some of the latest trends shaping the future of M&A.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 4, 2024

However, one common point across all the verticals is that IPOs are not common because there aren’t that many publicly traded sports teams, stadiums, or arenas. No matter the economic climate, you can always bet on sports fans to show up for their favorite teams. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Manchester United or Mark Cuban and the Mavericks).

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The Deal

OCTOBER 17, 2023

On the latest episode of The Deal’s Behind the Buyouts podcast, Solomon Partners co-head of consumer and retail Cathy Leonhardt talks about the sector’s slow start to M&A this year, categories that continue to shine and potential signs of a resurgence in dealmaking. portfolio company Birkenstock GmbH & Co.

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Cooley M&A

JUNE 29, 2021

“The sustained surge of M&A activity, SPACs, de-SPACing and IPOs has major dealmakers scrambling to find enough associates to staff their deals, risking burnout for the associates they do have on staff.” ” Cooley partner and M&A co-chair Jamie Leigh was quoted in this American Lawyer article on M&A trends.

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Cooley M&A

OCTOBER 23, 2023

On October 4, 2023, Cooley M&A partner Kevin Cooper appeared at Axios’ Dealmakers: The M&A Forecast virtual event. During the “View From the Top” segment, Cooper spoke with Fabricio Drumond, chief business officer at Axios, about the M&A landscape going into Q4 2023. View the full video here.

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Cooley M&A

OCTOBER 29, 2020

On September 24, Cooley M&A partner, Garth Osterman, moderated a webinar on the current trend in going public: SPACs! is the increased frequency at which SPAC IPOs are occurring. Key highlights from the webinar are summarized below and a link to the recording can be found here. Increased Frequency and Size. Competition / Variation.

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Cooley M&A

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Market volatility, a low interest rate environment and disillusionment with the IPO process, have made SPACs an attractive alternative for private companies looking to go public in recent months. According to Odeon Capital Group research, as of December 2, 2020, 210 SPAC IPOs had been completed representing gross proceeds of ~$72 billion.

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Solganick & Co.

MAY 13, 2024

May 13, 2024 – Los Angeles Business Journal – by Taylor Mills Solganick Says M&A is Back Los Angeles-based boutique investment banking firm Solganick & Co. We continue to see a stronger M&A environment this year and continuing into next year, regardless of any interest rate movement by the Federal Reserve.

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Cooley M&A

APRIL 27, 2021

Cooley, DFIN, PwC, Nasdaq and The Blueshirt Group took part in a two-part webinar series Behind the Scenes of the 2021 IPO & SPAC Boom on May 4 & 11, 2021. Planning and executing a successful IPO The investor perspective. Session One – Tuesday, May 4, 2021, 9:00 – 10:30 am PT. Learn more here. David Peinsipp.

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Cooley M&A

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

There are compelling rationales for adopting a dual-class structure, but even proponents of the structure generally acknowledge that these benefits are significantly mitigated once the dual-class shares are out of the hands of the founders and/or pre-IPO stockholders.

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EthosData Virtual Data Room

JULY 3, 2023

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) deals are complex transactions with a high failure rate. Due diligence plays a critical role in identifying risks and opportunities in M&A deals. In recent years, Virtual Data Rooms (VDRs) have emerged as a powerful tool for managing M&A due diligence.

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The Harvard Law School Forum

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Posted by Christopher M. Noel, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Editor's Note: Christopher M. SPAC activity continued to slow in the first half of 2022, a sharp decline from the number of deals and IPOs in the same period in 2021. Michael Chitwood, and Gregg A. Barlow , C. Key Points.

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Global Banking & Finance

MARCH 28, 2024

Leveraging Collaboration and Technology: The Winning Strategy for Corporate Finance Teams In 2024, the global investment banking advisory industry is busy yet again, hoping to forget an incredibly challenging two years which saw the number of IPOs and M&A transactions reduce significantly.

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Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

It will come as no surprise that cross-border M&A is impacted by the world we live in, with geopolitical tensions, rising inflation and interest rates, currency fluctuations, and increased regulatory scrutiny all playing their part in making deals more challenging to execute.

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TechCrunch: M&A

MAY 8, 2023

After raising $100 million at a valuation of over $2 billion last year, the Australian ed-tech startup Go1 is making an acquisition and getting some investment to expand its reach and technology to serve the market of corporate online learning. Blinkist’s last valuation was $160 million in 2018 , when it raised $18.8

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 31, 2023

Given the dry IPO climate, we are bereft of new data regarding exit values, so this deal is like a fresh, cool breeze on a sultry summer afternoon. The deal is interesting because of its size, but we’re more interested in the insight it provides on the current state of the tech landscape as it pertains to valuations. million.

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Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 14, 2024

These characteristics, coupled with bakery manufacturers’ ability to continually innovate and adapt to consumer trends, have attracted investors and boosted M&A activity in recent years. It’s no surprise that bakery is one of the food industry’s most dependable performers. The bakery category is also incredibly resilient.

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Cooley M&A

APRIL 5, 2024

Delaware courts recently issued important decisions that impact M&A dealmakers and lawyers. In this post, we dive into two cases that serve as a reminder that Delaware grounds review of corporate actions in statutory requirements and not market practice, no matter how prevalent. 1] In the ruling, Vice Chancellor J.

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4Degrees

JANUARY 19, 2023

It’s 2023, and the bonanza of M&A deals and IPOs we experienced during the pandemic has dried out. 2022 was a dismal year for IPOs, with a meager 181 US IPOs compared to 1035 in 2021 and 480 the year before. On the M&A side, global market turbulence has affected the number of mergers and […]

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EthosData Virtual Data Room

MAY 4, 2023

Are you looking for a virtual data room (VDR ) provider for your M&A transaction, but feeling overwhelmed by the numerous options available? You're not alone in navigating the numerous options available. In our earlier sections , we have already discussed the most common mistakes that people make when choosing a data room provider.

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 27, 2023

Upgrade, a provider of personal credit lines and other consumer financial products, today announced that it’s agreed to acquire Uplift, the buy now, pay later (BNPL) vendor, for $100 million in cash and stock. Upgrade, however, thought a purchase made more sense — and it’s tough to argue with that logic.

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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. Decoding the duel between venture capitalists and private equity titans in the M&A arena is a fascinating exploration of contrasting investment styles and strategies.

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