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Reverse Mergers as an IPO Alternative

Deal Lawyers

Despite a bit of a checkered reputation, non-SPAC reverse mergers are still a thing, and this excerpt from a recent WilmerHale memo (p. 14) says that there’s been an uptick in these deals and that, for some companies, they are an attractive alternative to an IPO: The trend of declining public company valuations (including a […]

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Two major deals coming soon may help jumpstart the IPO market

CNBC: Investing

The S&P 500 has been cracking fresh highs, but the IPO market remains sluggish in 2024. Market observers hope two new deals could help thaw things out.

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Will There Be an IPO for a Specialty Consulting Company in 2024?

Focus Investment Banking

The S&P 500 has recently traded near 4800, close to its record at the end of 2021. In that environment, very few firms sought IPOs, and there was a major slowdown in overall exits, whether private or public. It would be interesting to see if one of these PE firms decides to launch an IPO in 2024.

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Sports Investment Banking: How to Win the Super Bowl and the World Cup in the Same Year

Mergers and Inquisitions

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. SPAC IPOs for esports companies were “hot” for a short period in 2021, but they seem to have died off by now.

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Monetizing Analytics Features: Why Data Visualizations Will Never Be Enough

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your embedded analytics. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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Why Take-Private Dealmaking Remains Attractive for PE Investors

OfficeHours

Like a typical leveraged buyout, this can be achieved by selling the company to another private entity, or another PE firm, or taking the company public once again through an IPO. According to S&P Global, the S&P fell 18.11% in 2022 amid surging inflation, rising interest rates, and an overall uncertain global outlook.

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10-23-2023 Newsletter: Why Take-Private Dealmaking Remains Attractive for PE Investors

OfficeHours

Like a typical leveraged buyout, this can be achieved by selling the company to another private entity or PE firm or taking the company public once again through an IPO. According to S&P Global, the S&P fell 18.11% in 2022 amid surging inflation, rising interest rates, and an overall uncertain global outlook.

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