JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The good news, however, is that insurance M&A activity appears poised for a rebound in 2024 in light of an apparent stabilisation of global interest rates, lower levels of inflation, and a perceived correction in previously overinflated market valuations. By: Walkers

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The third quarter of 2024 saw big deals, some encouraging trends and lower interest rates in Canada's M&A market. Dealmakers continue to show their creativity to bridge the valuation gap between buyers and sellers.

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M&A Insurance Valuation 171

TechCrunch: M&A

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

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. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 22, 2024

Despite the offer representing a substantial premium over its last private valuation of $12 billion, Wiz’s management team with the support of investors has opted to remain independent, the person said. Wiz’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Acquisitions Valuation Investors Management 277

TechCrunch: M&A

APRIL 19, 2024

Webflow, a web design and hosting platform that’s raised over $330 million at a $4 billion valuation, is expanding into a new sector: marketing optimization. But a source familiar with the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. The terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Valuation IT Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers 284

TechCrunch: M&A

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Layla didn’t disclose the valuation of the deal. Roam Around was founded last year by Shie Gabbai, a former Google employee who […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 10, 2024

VC Valuations Report for the first quarter of 2024. of all VC deals in Q1 2024, the highest level in ten years. I had a chance to sift through Pitchbook’s U.S. The data point that really jumped out at me was the increase in down rounds.

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Valuation 140

CNBC: Investing

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Nvidia, which has outpaced its peers in the "Magnificent Seven," looks especially expensive after its 37% advance in 2024.

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Valuation IT 142

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In last year’s Looking Ahead Guide, we had predicted the 2024 deal landscape would improve over 2023 year-end results in terms of number of closed buyout transactions, transaction values, and exits. This seems to be the case, as we see initial signs of an improving landscape after a stronger Q2. But the US PE market is. By: Woodruff Sawyer

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Private Equity Equities Insurance Valuation 177

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

23, 2024, issued a Proposed Rule that significantly changes the effect of recertifications of size and socioeconomic status under set-aside contracts following a merger or acquisition of a contractor with small business awards. Small Business Administration (SBA) on Aug. Comments are due on Oct.

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M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Business Valuation 165

OfficeHours

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Given that we were mainly doing sell-sides at the EB, a lot of the analysis work was valuation as well as positioning the company and helping the management team with the presentations. Are you focused on recruiting in 2024? The post 02-09-2024 Newsletter: Intention to Lateral? Take 50% off Our Platform Access TONIGHT ONLY!

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Private Equity Recruitment Bank Banking 173

Sica Fletcher

JUNE 11, 2024

The following report contains our projections for Q3 2024 insurance broker valuation multiples. The table below breaks down our core findings, comparing existing Q2 data taken from our SF Index to our analyst’s projections for Q3 2024. Since H1 2023, the average insurance brokerage valuation multiple has hovered around 11.6x

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Broker Insurance Valuation S&P 52

Sica Fletcher

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The following article examines valuation multiples for registered investment advisor (RIA) firms as of 2024, based on data gathered from our SF Index and available third-party sources. How these client demographics affect RIA valuations really depends on what the buyer is looking for, as indicated by the table below.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The string of megadeals announced in the first half of 2024 reflect a growing confidence among US dealmakers. Megadeals were firmly on the agenda in H1 as more stable inflation and attractive valuations boosted boardroom confidence. But can the bull run be sustained?

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M&A Business Valuation 171

The TRADE

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Duncan Trenholme and Simon Forster, global co-heads of digital assets, TP ICAP We expect 2024 to see the wholesale cryptoasset market professionalise and become increasingly serviced by traditional brands and providers. Spot  Tokenisation has been a key narrative over the last 12 months, and we expect more of the same from banks in 2024. On

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Trading Investors Valuation Broker 121

CNBC: Investing

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Art Cashin expects the presidential election cycle to give stocks a boost, but that doesn't mean there's no risks for equity investors in the year ahead.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 31, 2024

Exit plans have either swiveled or been put on hold as valuations have remained low, and there has not been a huge market for M&A or IPOs. But there might be a shift coming in 2024 as there looks to be an improvement in exit options on the horizon. Startups have found themselves pivoting significantly over the past year.

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IPO Valuation M&A 171

Software Equity Group

MAY 7, 2024

But what are the key influences shaping valuation multiples in today’s M&A deals? As you contemplate your exit strategy, it becomes increasingly crucial to understand the external factors driving the valuation of your SaaS company. The Analytics and Data Management category was second in 2023, with 285 deals.

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M&A Valuation Economics Business 52

Software Equity Group

MAY 8, 2024

But what are the key influences shaping valuation multiples in today’s M&A deals? As you contemplate your exit strategy, it becomes increasingly crucial to understand the external factors driving the valuation of your SaaS company. The Analytics and Data Management category was second in 2023, with 285 deals.

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M&A Valuation Economics Business 52

CNBC: Investing

DECEMBER 11, 2023

"We offer a screen of Growth at a Reasonable Price ('GARP') stocks for investors looking to add length to Growth but who are wary of valuations," Goldman said.

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PCE

JANUARY 11, 2024

Navigating Uncertainty, Seizing Opportunities As we step into 2024, the global economic landscape presents a mixed bag of challenges and opportunities, with a projected slowdown in growth and increased volatility. Let's delve into the key economic factors impacting valuations and explore tangible steps you can take to navigate the year ahead.

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Valuation Economics Business 52

Deal Lawyers

MARCH 26, 2025

This one covers the fourth quarter of 2024, and this excerpt highlights some of the survey’s key findings: – The second half of 2024 saw improvements in capital raised and pre-money valuations, particularly at the […]

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Capital Capital Raising Capital Market Valuation 124

CNBC: Investing

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A host of stocks are trading at cheap valuations and have few sell-side analyst buy recommendations.

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Stock Valuation Trading 106

The TRADE

JULY 2, 2024

SIX and Avaloq have partnered to launch a new independent valuation service aimed at enhancing participants’ ability to value structured products. Users can subscribe or unsubscribe to instruments via ISIN requests to obtain end-of-day valuations for non-listed structured products. The service is available through the CONNEXOR API.

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Valuation Corporation Engineering Trading 59

Benchmark International

JANUARY 16, 2024

The 13th annual survey conducted by Citizens Bank regarding the M&A outlook for 2024 points to the highest levels of optimism in several years for dealmaking activity this year. Solid expectations for the U.S. economy and rising enthusiasm among buyers underscore this much-welcomed optimism.

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Middle Market Valuation M&A Bank 59

Deal Lawyers

MAY 29, 2024

In our latest Deal Lawyers Download Podcast, SRS Acquiom’s Kip Wallen joined me to discuss his firm’s 2024 M&A Deal Terms Study.

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Sica Fletcher

MARCH 12, 2024

As one of the most active M&A firms in the insurance sector, we are frequently asked how insurance agency valuations work. This article discusses the fundamentals of insurance agency valuations, plus a few lesser-known factors that play into these processes before we give an overview of the insurance M&A market in 2024.

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OfficeHours

JANUARY 26, 2024

Buyout houses from Thoma Bravo to Permira are putting portfolio company sales high on the agenda for early 2024, as the industry seeks to return money to investors after a challenging period for exiting holdings. Are you focused on recruiting in 2024? First, they want to earn.

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Private Equity Equities Mergers and Acquisitions Investors 130

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

AUGUST 30, 2024

30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the global powder coatings market will reach a value of USD 11.88 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 5.40% during the forecast period (2024-2031). Westford, USA, Aug.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 9, 2025

A Strategic Guide for Founders and CEOs For software founders contemplating a sale, the question of valuation is often the firstand most complexhurdle. Understanding the Core Valuation Framework At its core, software company valuation is typically based on a multiple of earnings or revenue. What is my software company worth?

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Focus Investment Banking

MAY 3, 2024

Q1 of 2024 saw a slight uptick in deal count, totaling 76 transactions compared to 71 in Q4 of 2023. Notably, completed deals in the fourth quarter boasted valuations averaging 7.5x Notably, completed deals in the fourth quarter boasted valuations averaging 7.5x This surge in valuations sets an encouraging tone for 2024.

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Food Valuation M&A 52

Solganick & Co.

JANUARY 28, 2025

You can download the full report here: IT Solutions Providers Q4 2024 and 2025 Mergers Outlook The following summarizes the report: The IT Solutions Provider landscape continues its dynamic evolution, marked by a steady stream of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Q4 2024 and the start of 2025.

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Solganick & Co.

JUNE 2, 2024

June 2, 2024 – Solganick & Co. It covers the latest M&A transactions, provides a data analytics market map, updates on industry size and growth data, and publicly traded companies and valuations in the sector. The global big data market forecast anticipates market growth of $473.6 billion by 2030.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 24, 2024

In our First Half 2024 report, we summarize 125 M&A transactions across the Supply Chain Technology and Logistics segments including the reason why they are happening. We also provide commentary on current supply chain trends and document the ups and downs in public company valuations.

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Focus Investment Banking

JULY 24, 2024

In our First Half 2024 report, we summarize 125 M&A transactions across the Supply Chain Technology and Logistics segments including the reason why they are happening. We also provide commentary on current supply chain trends and document the ups and downs in public company valuations.

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Sica Fletcher

MARCH 14, 2024

Insurance agency valuation is a critical component of running an M&A deal, but executing this multi-step process well requires a great deal of specialized education and experience. In addition, getting the valuation process started demands a hefty bill and entails poring over extensive documentation for several weeks.

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Solganick & Co.

DECEMBER 20, 2024

December 20, 2024 – The software and IT services M&A market has seen a rebound in 2024 after a dip in 2023, with a focus on smaller transactions and strategic acquisitions. Cybersecurity Concerns: The increasing complexity of cybersecurity threats is leading to consolidation in the cybersecurity sector.

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