Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Some argue that GE offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to fund innovation and growth – as in venture capital – plus the ability to limit downside risk and invest in proven companies – as in private equity. Others would counter that growth equity’s rapid ascent was mostly due to the easy money that persisted between 2008 and 2021.

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The TRADE

JANUARY 22, 2025

I started my career at Bear Stearns in 2001, then migrated to Credit Suisse in 2008. I was there through 2015, then Bank of America, before I joined Conversant Capital in early 2021. I oversee the capital markets function and I assist in origination. There’s been a reopening in capital markets. It’s been busy.

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The TRADE

JANUARY 22, 2025

We look forward to working hand-in-hand with the public to foster a regulatory environment that protects investors, facilitates capital formation, fosters market integrity, and supports innovation. Bush as a commissioner of the SEC on 29 July 2002, where he served until August 2008. Atkins was initially appointed by President George W.

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Peak Frameworks

JUNE 29, 2023

Both expenses and capital expenditures are considered as costs to a business. Capital expenditures are investments into long-term assets and appear on the cash flow statement. billion settlement for its role in selling risky, mortgage-backed securities before the 2008 financial crisis , marking a significant non-operational expense.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2023

In 24 hours, it went from “We’re fine, but we took some losses and need additional capital” to “The FDIC is taking over, the government has guaranteed uninsured deposits, and there might be additional bank runs and a financial crisis or three.” history and the largest bank to collapse since 2008. Who deserves the blame. But the U.S.

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The TRADE

JULY 27, 2023

US regulators have unveiled major new capital rules for lenders which is expected to see requirements for Global Systemically Important Banks (G-SIBs) increase by 19% and have a knock-on effect to trading and lending activities. The comment period for the proposal will conclude 30 November 2023.

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Francine Way

MAY 14, 2017

In the last two blog posts, we walked through capital structure and how it impacts M&A activities and vice versa. To be explicitly clear, I am recommending the use of the following ranked capital sources when paying for an acquisition: cash (from the balance sheet), debt (at a reasonable level), and equity.

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The Deal

AUGUST 24, 2023

As an associate, Aryani embraced that sentiment in changing her focus from capital markets work to M&A. Aryani graduated from law school in 2008, a very challenging time to begin practicing, and she did a mix of work at Chadbourne & Parke LLP, her first firm, before focusing on Latin American capital markets and M&A work.

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Francine Way

MAY 15, 2017

If the 2008 mortgage crisis taught us anything, it is not to get ourselves into situations where our homes can be taken away by the banks. Revolver / line of credit This bank-provided credit facility is typically used to finance working capital due to its short duration (1 year) and low cost.

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Bronte Capital

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Pyramid of Lies - Duncan Mavin's great book on the Greensill Capital debacle - tells us - as if we need to be told - that the illusion of omniscient bankers is just an illusion - and that dross masquerading as financial innovation continues well after the financial crisis. Greensill is a story straight from the 2008 playbook.

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Successful Acquisitions

JUNE 27, 2023

The past 18 months have marked the slowest initial public offering market since the financial crisis of 2008. Some have gotten capital from other sources like private equity, family offices, unsecured lending sources, or even friends and family. There are many reasons many American companies are so hesitant to go public.

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Bronte Capital

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

And provided the capital requirements are adequate (and they mostly are) the broker dealer won’t fail. Goldman Sachs claims that they can determine the capital requirements of their broker dealer intra-day. That was of course inordinately attractive in a boom where having capital was just a cost.

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RKJ Partners

AUGUST 6, 2017

As investment bankers, RKJ Partners possesses a breadth of knowledge and experience in advising clients that seek growth capital. Between 2002 and 2008, the total number of microenterprises in the United States grew from 21.5 In our latest blog installment, we define and discuss the evolution of microlending. million to 25.4

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Accenture Capital Markets

JANUARY 22, 2024

The first green bond was issued by the World Bank in November 2008 and since then, they’ve become a well-established feature of the global financial landscape. While issuing green bonds on DLT may not be the only way, it is at present probably one of the most promising and practical mechanisms to drive capital towards green initiatives.

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 25, 2023

The growth of private credit can be traced back to the Great Financial Crisis of 2008-2009. They must take a capital charge against the capital reserve for this commitment (a charge that has generally increased over time to incentivize banks against risk-taking). However, this business can be risky for banks.

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Growth Business

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

By Timothy Adler on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Pembroke VCT, the £233 million venture capital trust , is looking to raise an additional £60 million of investment in the current tax year. But what is a VCT and how does it differ to regular venture capital? A VCT seemed a good way to set up a fund.

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Benchmark International

APRIL 27, 2023

The bank's customers included tech startups, venture capital firms, and wealthy technology players. history, following Washington Mutual's collapse in 2008. It was also the largest bank by deposits in Silicon Valley, a region known for being rich in technology companies. It was the second-largest bank failure in U.S.

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IBG

MARCH 21, 2023

FiFoil Company is a portfolio business of Validor Capital. Fi-Foil Company, Inc., a Florida-based provider of high-performance insulation systems, has purchased Kennedy Insulation Group. Terms of the sale were not disclosed at the parties’ requests.

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The TRADE

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Following the height of Covid, we’ve had the memestock saga, the collapse of Archegos Capital and the war in Ukraine impacting the space in concurrent years as unprecedented events seem to have become the norm, driving market volatility in each of the post-pandemic years.

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Lake Country Advisors

MAY 10, 2022

Premium prices are being paid for companies with infrastructure and deep human capital 21st Century There have been two recessions in the 21st Century, each one worse than the one before. 2008-2009 The great recession, representing the greatest retraction since the Great Depression. We still haven’t made up for previous losses.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Example: During the 2008 Financial Crisis, many financial models based on parametric VaR underpredicted potential losses, causing significant challenges. For Capital Allocation: Banks and financial institutions use VaR to determine the amount of capital they need to hold to cover potential losses.

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Peak Frameworks

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It's also why banks are so eager to have deposits; they're the cheapest form of capital for them. Investment Banking Activities Investment banks have a dual role; they provide advisory services to corporations and governments and raise capital by issuing and selling securities in the capital markets.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Creditworthiness evaluates your character, capacity to repay, the capital at your disposal, the collateral you provide, and the conditions surrounding your loan. Example: In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, many homeowners in the U.S. Creditworthiness isn't just about how much money you make or the value of assets you own.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Basics of the Solow Growth Model The Solow Growth Model is centered on three primary variables—capital stock (K), labor (L), and technology (A). Here's a brief rundown: Capital stock (K) includes physical capital such as machinery, infrastructure, etc. Depreciation of Capital: Capital stock depreciates over time.

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Peak Frameworks

JULY 20, 2023

When the bubble burst in 2008, it triggered a severe financial crisis. Analyzing past stock market crashes, such as the 1987 Black Monday crash, the dot-com bubble, and the 2008 financial crisis, can provide valuable lessons and identify common warning signs.

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Peak Frameworks

JUNE 5, 2023

During this period, businesses often expand their operations, capital expenditure increases, and markets tend to perform strongly. For example, the Great Recession of 2008–2009 saw significant drops in GDP, widespread unemployment, and a substantial decrease in consumer spending.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In short, the media portrayed this event as a populist uprising against Wall Street, as retail investors on Reddit joined forces to bid up GameStop’s stock price while hedge fund Melvin Capital was heavily short the stock. Melvin Capital shut down because of its losses on GameStop and other meme stocks.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Queen's has several top student-run investment clubs such as QUIC and Limestone Capital , which contribute to its strong placement. Our investment banking target school list is a complete rank of 60 schools and analyzed >60k LinkedIn profiles of professionals who worked in investment banking between 2008 and 2023.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 22, 2023

it’s starting to feel a lot like 2008. I made the same mistake the regulators did: ignoring shifts in the Credit Suisse deposit and cash base because its regulatory capital ratios looked “fine.” In 2008, some banks rescinded internships and full-time jobs, so it’s safest to assume that will happen again. a year ago?

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The TRADE

JUNE 21, 2024

Regulatory burden has been a key concern for market participants since the Global Financial Crisis in 2008, with the report from Acuiti – in partnership with FIA – adding that new frameworks are ‘lengthy and complex’, requiring significant resource mobilisation to navigate current regulatory requirements.

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The TRADE

MAY 20, 2024

Sohoni joined Citi 19 years ago and during her tenure has overseen several business areas, including: credit financing, asset-backed securities, clean energy, global infrastructure, residential, Citi Community Capital, municipal, and Citi’s Asset Finance Group.

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The Harvard Law School Forum

JUNE 27, 2023

bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis; JPMorgan Chase later agreed to buy the majority of its assets. [2] This news, coupled with First Republic having a high percentage of uninsured deposits, triggered a run on the bank, causing a liquidity crisis that the bank could not quell. [1] 3] [4] The U.S.

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Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 15, 2024

read more that created cheap credit market infused liquidity, and freed up capital for lenders but ultimately collapsed because of a lack of comprehensive understanding of the systemic risk Systemic Risk Systemic risk is the probability or unquantified risk of an event that could trigger the downfall of an entire industry or an economy.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JUNE 21, 2023

This happened back in 2008 and, more recently, in 2022, when deal activity fell almost everywhere except for the Middle East. For example, total deal activity held up better than in other places in 2008, but it fell substantially in 2009, following the rest of the world. 7,200 | U.K.: 1,000 | Dubai: ~150 Hedge Funds: S.:

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

We anecdotally observe that Stanford undergrads tend to be more interested in technology and venture capital roles as opposed to investment banking roles. Our investment banking target school list is a complete rank of 60 schools and analyzed >60k LinkedIn profiles of professionals who worked in investment banking between 2008 and 2023.

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Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

A key example of this was the securitization of subprime mortgages in the 2000s, which contributed to the 2008 financial crisis. Raising Capital SPVs can also facilitate raising capital for specific projects without raising the parent company's debt levels.

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 1, 2020

The answer relates to private equity and the availability of capital to fund acquisitions and the need to deploy this capital. This was the fourth year in a row fundraising surpassed half a trillion dollars, with 2017, 2018, and 2019 recording the highest amounts of capital raised in history.

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