JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Continued volatility in the debt markets has resulted in another subdued year for M&A, with global deal value and volume down 33% and 18% respectively compared with 2022. Welcome to our year-end edition of M&A Insights, where we preview some of the themes we expect to shape deal-making over the next 12 months.

M&A 188

M&A Debt 188

JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 18, 2024

14,801/2024 creates infrastructure debentures, changes rules for incentivized debentures and investment funds in the sector, including tax guidelines, and promotes incentives for raising funds through the issuance of debt securities abroad (bonds). New Law No. By: Mayer Brown

Finance 183

Finance Finance Debt Funds 183

JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

After a subdued 2023 during which it was challenging for private equity (PE) to raise debt financing as a result of elevated interest rates and a difficult syndicated lending market, 2024 featured a material shift in the global credit landscape. By: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Private Equity 170

Private Equity Equities Finance Finance 170

JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 17, 2024

On May 1, 2024, the Treasury Department (Treasury) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Revenue Procedure 2024-24 (Revenue Procedure), which sets out substantially revised guidelines for private letter ruling (PLR) requests regarding tax-free spin-off and split-off transactions (collectively, spin-offs) and related debt reallocation transactions. (..)

Debt 171

Debt 171

The New York Times: Banking

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Fed’s rate increases since March 2022 have sent shock waves through financial markets, raising borrowing costs on things like mortgages and government debt and weighing on the stock market.

Stock 143

Stock Debt Financial Market Government 143

PE Hub

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The post PE firms with fresh capital eye debt-pressured sellers in 2024; firms build up operating partner groups in slowdown appeared first on PE Hub. Garnett Station and WCAS name operating partners.

Debt 72

Debt Capital 72

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 27, 2024

capital markets’ resilience and ability to adapt, IPOs, debt markets and mergers and acquisitions (and related financings) have shown substantial increases over 2023. As a testament to the U.S.

IPO 183

IPO Capital Market Capital Mergers and Acquisitions 183

CNBC: Investing

DECEMBER 19, 2023

CNBC Pro looked for quality stocks with low debt that the Street thinks could see a turnaround in the new year.

Stock 109

Stock Debt 109

CNBC: Investing

DECEMBER 21, 2023

These stocks may have been the play for 2023, but for next year Bank of America Securities likes their debt.

Bank 108

Bank Banking Debt Stock 108

Global Banking & Finance

DECEMBER 3, 2024

By Libby George LONDON (Reuters) – The world’s debt stock surged by over $12 trillion in the first three quarters of 2024 to a fresh record of nearly $323 trillion, thanks to falling borrowing costs and rising risk appetite, a report by a banking trade group showed on Tuesday.

Debt 59

Debt Government Stock Trading 59

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JULY 29, 2024

HOUSTON, July 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Occidental (NYSE: OXY) today announced it has agreed to sell certain Delaware Basin assets in Texas and New Mexico to Permian Resources (NYSE: PR) for approximately $818 million and separately completed several dispositions totaling approximately $152 million in 2024.

Debt 53

Debt Sale IT 53

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

As of 2024, I consider the following to be the list of bulge bracket banks (note that the “potential” category is speculative and could include other, similar firms beyond the 5 currently listed there): Sources: The list above is based on deal volume and fee data from Dealogic , the Financial Times , and Statista over the past few years.

Bulge Bracket 105

Bulge Bracket Bank Banking Boutique 105

Deal Lawyers

MAY 17, 2024

A recent memo from Gibson Dunn addresses updated guidelines obtaining private letter rulings from the IRS addressing spin-offs and related debt exchanges. 2024-24 (the “Rev. Here’s the intro: The Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) and the Treasury Department (“Treasury”) have released Rev.

Debt 113

Debt 113

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Swifty Global (OTC: DRCR), a company with ambitious growth plans, has signed a binding Letter of Intent to be acquired by Signing Day Sports (NYSE: SGN). NEW YORK, NY, Sept. This move will provide access to growth capital, enabling the company to accelerate its expansion.

Debt 110

Debt Profitability Capital Acquisitions 110

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AI Unlimited Group Inc. OTCQB: AIUG), a pioneering force in artificial intelligence innovation, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Resolve Debt, a powerful AI-driven platform specializing in debt collection technology and accounts receivable automation. LOS ANGELES, Nov.

Debt 45

Debt Acquisitions Portfolio Accountant 45

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

OCTOBER 28, 2024

28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone , a leading national commercial real estate finance company, announced it has arranged $35.2 NEW YORK, Oct. million in financing for the acquisition of a multifamily community in College Station, TX.

Debt 45

Debt Finance Finance Acquisitions 45

Beyond M&A

JUNE 9, 2025

2) Operating a small business feels like a daily knife fight where you get out of bed, try not to get stabbed, get back in bed,… [link] — Brent Beshore (@BrentBeshore) January 19, 2024 If you’ve ever built, scaled, or even just survived running a business, this quote probably lands like a warm hug and a punch in the gut at the same time.

Business 130

Business Investors Engineering M&A 130

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

DECEMBER 2, 2024

02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the Debt Collection Software market size will attain a value of USD 2.23 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 9.10% over the forecast period (2024-2031). Westford USA, Dec.

Debt 40

Debt 40

Razorpay

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In this blog, we share the Latest TDS rate chart for the Financial Year 2024-25 and Assessment Year 2025-26 to help you calculate and pay TDS error-free. TDS Rate Chart for FY 2024-25 Section Nature of Payment Threshold (Rs.) The TDS rates are predecided by the Government under the Income Tax Act.

Insurance 98

Insurance Government Business Banking 98

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

For the average person, rising interest rates are not ideal for those with significant amounts of debt, those looking to purchase a home with a mortgage, or many other use cases. Once the cash available is used to service the debt, whatever is left over is paid as dividends and used to calculate returns for private equity investors and LPs.

Investors 130

Investors Private Equity Debt Equities 130

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ:FA), a leading provider of employment background screening, identity, and verification solutions, announced today that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Sterling Check Corp. billion, including Sterling’s outstanding debt.

Stock 91

Stock Debt Corporation IT 91

OfficeHours

JUNE 30, 2023

To go from equity value to enterprise value, add the net debt (debt minus cash) of the company to equity value. Step 3: Calculate Debt and Equity Funding Amounts (Sources & Uses) Since LBOs are financed using a combination of debt and equity, you’ll need to determine how much of each will be used in the transaction.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Debt Recruitment 130

Sica Fletcher

JULY 11, 2024

The following report details insurance brokerage M&A multiple averages for H1 2024. While the cost of debt has increased to the point that buyers often acquire brokerages at an initial loss, insurance brokerage M&A multiples have not only held steady but are actually seeing all-time highs.

Insurance 52

Insurance M&A Debt Equities 52

Sica Fletcher

JULY 31, 2024

The 2024 insurance M&A market has changed substantially from just a few years ago, with potentially staggering implications for the future of insurance M&A transactions. Insurance M&A Transactions in 2024 The insurance M&A transactions we have observed thus far in 2024 indicate larger trends in the sector.

M&A 52

M&A Insurance Debt Equities 52

The TRADE

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This uncertainty will lead to heightened equity volatility in 2024. On top of this, many more companies will need to refinance their bonds in 2024 than they did in 2023 and higher rates will make this an expensive exercise. We think that this trend is likely to be sustained or even accelerated in 2024.

Trading 64

Trading Banking Bank Investors 64

The Deal

JANUARY 31, 2024

Sponsor-led investments and exits will hit a “tipping point” in 2024, according to Amster. And as financing markets thaw and sellers become more flexible with valuations, 2024 will prove to be a busier year. The post Behind the Buyouts: Macquarie Capital’s Amster on PE Outlook for 2024 appeared first on The Deal.

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Capital Valuation Equities 59

Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 18, 2024

As 2024 starts, the U.S. With interest rates looking like they may have peaked, and fears of a recession greatly reduced, will 2024 see a reversal of this trend? It would be interesting to see if one of these PE firms decides to launch an IPO in 2024. The post Will There Be an IPO for a Specialty Consulting Company in 2024?

IPO 52

IPO Consulting Corporate Finance Professional Services 52

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

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Debt 45

Debt Investment Negotiation Equities 45

Sica Fletcher

MARCH 8, 2024

The inherent uncertainty of the M&A market over the last 18 months has underscored the importance of context for supplementing a full understanding before we can gain a better sense of what to expect in 2024. This raises an important question: What Should Insurance Agency Owners Expect in 2024?

Insurance 52

Insurance M&A S&P Valuation 52

Global Banking & Finance

JANUARY 9, 2024

World Bank forecasts 2024 global growth to slow for third consecutive year By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The World Bank warned on Tuesday that global growth in 2024 is set to slow for a third year in a row, prolonging poverty and debilitating debt levels in many developing countries.

Bank 40

Bank Banking Debt 40

Global Banking & Finance

JUNE 12, 2024

German government plans supplementary budget for 2024, Bild says BERLIN (Reuters) – The German government is planning a supplementary budget for the current year with up to 11 billion euros ($11.89 billion) in additional borrowing while respecting the debt brake, newspaper Bild said on Thursday, citing government sources.

Government 40

Government Debt Finance Finance 40

The TRADE

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

CME Group is set to expand its interest rate complex with the launch of US corporate bond index futures in summer 2024, subject to regulatory review. The new futures contracts will be based on the Bloomberg US corporate index and the Bloomberg US high yield very liquid index.

Corporation 118

Corporation Debt Trading Portfolio 118

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 9, 2025

Contrast that to 2024, where 4.06 International expansion into Europe and Asia, initiated in 2024, taps new high-net-worth markets, with early success in London and Paris galleries signaling strong growth potential. Net debt has roughly doubled over the past five years, and the $30.4 For context, in 1978, there were 4.09

Retail 93

Retail Trading Stock IT 93

Sica Fletcher

JUNE 20, 2024

The insurance M&A market in 2024 is significantly more complex now than it was 20 years ago. However, this report seeks to make sense of these qualities as a whole to provide an overview of the 2024 insurance M&A market. The table of contents below offers quick links for readers seeking specific information in later sections.

Insurance 52

Insurance M&A Valuation Equities 52

The Deal

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The company has accumulated some debt to run business operations but has its sights set on reducing leverage over the next couple of years. The company is also looking at acquisition strategies as well as growing the company’s offerings with technology, with a focus on 2024 in addition to its financial milestones.

Capital 111

Capital Private Equity Entertainment Business 111

Sica Fletcher

JULY 23, 2024

The following report discusses our predictions for what will likely occur as H2 2024 unfolds. Finally, we close with a few very simple suggestions for insurance agency owners about what they can do to put themselves in the best possible position to sell in H2 2024.

Insurance 52

Insurance M&A S&P Valuation 52

The TRADE

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In a panel at the JSE SA Trade Connect 2024 conference in Cape Town, South Africa, panellists explored the ways in which fragmentation is impacting the trading of dual listed equities in the South African market. The world is constantly changing and evolving but we’re never going to move away from that,” he concluded.

Trading 69

Trading Equities Broker IT 69