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Chinese medical tech firm Baird Medical to go public via merger with PE-backed SPAC ExcelFin

PE Hub

When the deal closes, the combined company will operate as Baird Medical Investment Holdings Limited and be listed on the NASDAQ under the new ticker symbol "BDMD." The post Chinese medical tech firm Baird Medical to go public via merger with PE-backed SPAC ExcelFin appeared first on PE Hub.

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Behind the Buyouts: Solomon’s Leonhardt on Consumer M&A Resurgence

The Deal

But some subsectors, such as beauty, fragrance, residential services and medical spas, remained active as risk-off investors shifted deal activity toward categories they view as less discretionary, according to Leonhardt. Public markets, however, have been tepid, with the much-awaited IPO of L Catterton Management Ltd.

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Elevating Expertise: Senior Advisor Spotlight, Jonathan Wilfong

Focus Investment Banking

These required M&A transactions to bring 75 medical practices together in the two firms. Their combined IPO capitalizations exceeded $125 million. He also co-founded Ouch.com, an online medical supply superstore and collaborated with major medical associations including the Orthopaedic Foundation of America.

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Shareholders vs. Stakeholders - Understanding Corporate Responsibilities

Peak Frameworks

For example, in the 2012 Facebook IPO, common shareholders gained exposure to the tech giant's fortunes, while also securing a say in corporate matters. By virtue of their ownership, they possess a direct financial interest in the company's success.

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Cooley’s 2023 Life Sciences M&A Year in Review: Potent Mix of Creativity and Resilience Spurs Activity Heading Into 2024

Cooley M&A

Strained access to public markets and funding The IPO market remained relatively inactive in 2023, leading many life sciences companies looking to raise funds to turn to other exit strategies. Additional major acquisitions of 2023 included Pfizer’s acquisition of Seagen for $43 billion and Merck’s acquisition of Prometheus for $10.8

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24 venture capital firms you need to know about – Growth Business guide

Growth Business

Investment range: £50,000 – £3m Sectors: fintech, insurtech, regtech, digital health and medical technology, artificial intelligence and machine learning, consumer services, digital media, semiconductors and displays, cybersecurity, enterprise software, autonomous systems and human computer interfaces, novel materials and quantum technology.

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Cooley’s 2022 Life Sciences M&A Year in Review

Cooley M&A

But it wasn’t all carve outs and concerned investors – even with the headwinds in the industry and beyond, there were still several traditional public M&A deals involving biotechnology or medical device companies, as large pharmaceutical companies continued to have cash to deploy for acquisitions. Let’s dig in.

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