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Will Cava Going Public Set the Table for Other IPOs?

Successful Acquisitions

Will Cava Going Public Set the Table for Other IPOs? By David Braun, Founder and CEO, Capstone Strategic When Washington DC based restaurant chain Cava became a publicly traded company recently, it bucked a trend that has lasted nearly two years, a notable absence of American IPOs.

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M&A for Entrepreneurs: Leverage Acquisitions to Scale Your Business Faster with Dominic Wells

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rn As the discussion progresses, Wells shares his reflections on being the CEO of a public company post-IPO, the unexpected realities, and the learning curve that has come with the territory. rn rn rn Going public as a company involves facing market dynamics and investor behaviors that may not align with pre-IPO expectations.

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Private Equity Fundamentals: A Comprehensive Course for Beginners

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The fundraising process typically involves multiple stages, starting with initial discussions and due diligence, followed by formal presentations, negotiation of terms, and ultimately securing commitments from investors. The process can be time-consuming, often taking several months or even years to reach the target fund size.

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Highlights from Cooley’s M&A Dealmakers Roundtable: SPACs!

Cooley M&A

is the increased frequency at which SPAC IPOs are occurring. As reflected in Chart 1 , 102 SPAC IPOs have been announced this year as of September 18, 2020—almost double the number of SPAC IPOs in all of last year (and more than double the number of SPAC IPOs in 2018). A distinct feature of SPAC 3.0 Fewer Redemptions.

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Dual-Track Processes: How to Turbocharge Your Exit

Cooley M&A

Whether there’s a looming threat of a government shutdown or a sudden stock market sell-off, or the auction bids come in below expectations, the alternative track may present a superior exit option. Is the IPO track suitable for (and available to) the business? Is the objective to achieve a partial or complete exit?

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Renewable Energy Investment Banking: How to Make Greens by Going Green

Mergers and Inquisitions

For growth-stage companies, you will see plenty of equity offerings: IPOs , SPACs , PIPEs, and follow-on issuances. For a good example, look at this BofA presentation to Green Plains , which was structured as an MLP at the time and treated like a pipeline company in oil & gas.

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Navigating Layoffs in Investment Banking

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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.” M&A Deal Volume Fell in Q1 2023 Do not take being laid off as a personal reflection of your ability or worth.