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FCA Publishes Findings on Private Market Valuation Practices

JD Supra: Mergers

A review of fund and portfolio managers found a number of good practices, but also revealed the need for improvement in areas such as conflict management. On 5 March 2025, the FCA published the findings from its review of private market valuation practices. By: Latham & Watkins LLP

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Generative AI startup Typeface acquires two companies, Treat and Narrato, to bolster its portfolio

TechCrunch: M&A

Typeface, a generative AI startup focused on enterprise use cases, has acquired a pair of companies just over a year after raising $165 million at a $1 billion valuation.

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M&A Blog #20 – valuation (Dividend Discount Model - DDM)

Francine Way

For this valuation post, I wanted to talk about a valuation method that is making its way out of academia and into the real world, a method that is gaining popularity in the world of portfolio management. Because this step is similar in this method as it is in the other valuation methods (DCF, Comparable Company, etc.),

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The Role of Private Equity Consulting in Portfolio Company Growth Strategies

OfficeHours

Private equity consulting firms play a crucial role in the success of portfolio companies by providing specialized expertise and strategic guidance. These firms assist private equity firms in developing and executing growth strategies for their portfolio companies, helping them maximize their value-creation potential.

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The Intersection of NAV and Margin Loans: Single Asset and Concentrated Asset Pools

JD Supra: Mergers

These portfolios present challenges for financings, including issues with valuation, enforcement, and liquidation. By: Mayer Brown

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The Road Ahead for Private Equity: Reflections and Predictions

JD Supra: Mergers

Traditional debt financing was expensive and scarce, expectations on valuations were tricky to navigate, portfolio companies required additional attention, fundraising was not easy and regulators continued to scale up their scrutiny of the industry and its transactions.

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Understanding Portfolio Valuations: The Backbone of Smart Investing and Risk Management

PCE

In the complex world of modern finance, the importance of portfolio valuations cannot be overstated. These valuations are crucial for fund and investment managers, as transparency and consistency is important for individual investors, large institutions and other stakeholders.