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SPACs: A Path to Public Markets That Shouldn’t Be Overlooked

MergersCorp M&A International

The capital raised in the IPO is placed in a trust account, earning interest, and can only be used for an acquisition or returned to investors. Furthermore, SPACs can offer a lifeline to a diverse range of companies that might struggle to attract the attention of traditional investment banks for a standard IPO.

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Breaking Down the FOCUS Sell-Side Process

Focus Investment Banking

Breaking Down the FOCUS Sell-Side Process FOCUS Investment Banking is a leading sell-side advisor serving middle market companies. The healthcare team at FOCUS Investment Banking specializes in handling these competitive sell-side processes. Our healthcare services clients (e.g., Our healthcare services clients (e.g.,

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Striking the Balance: Key Negotiation Points in Today’s Agreements

Focus Investment Banking

Exclusivity Extensions with Accountability Pegs Exclusivity periods, where sellers agree not to shop the deal elsewhere, are increasingly structured. Buyers like a blanket period such as 90 or 120 days to complete diligence, negotiate the purchase agreement and close.

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The Unseen Hand: Tariffs and Their Profound Consequences on Mergers & Acquisitions

MergersCorp M&A International

Valuation models, which are typically built on projections of future earnings and cash flows, must be meticulously re-evaluated to account for these increased costs. Price Adjustment Mechanisms: To account for tariff volatility, M&A agreements increasingly incorporate flexible pricing mechanisms such as earn-outs or contingent payments.

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Exit Planning Through an Investment Banker’s Lens

Focus Investment Banking

This target is negotiated and agreed upon, and the investment banking advisor will play a large role here. Supplier Diversification If one supplier accounts for >40% of your sourcing, buyers become concerned, especially with risks like tariffs in 2025. You can read more here: [link] 6.

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Corporate Finance Jobs: Cozy Careers, But Bad “Plan B” Options

Mergers and Inquisitions

Corporate finance jobs at normal companies are bad … …if you’re using them to break into a deal-based field, such as investment banking , private equity , or venture capital , or as a “Plan B” if you interview around but do not get into one of these. not banks or investment firms).

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Why ReNew Manufacturing Solutions is Bullish on Precision Machining and Fabrication Companies

Focus Investment Banking

Rather than imposing sweeping changes, they focus on: Communicating the value of joining a larger organization with greater resources and opportunities Enhancing employee benefits and engagement Streamlining back-office operations like accounting Maintaining existing management whenever possible Employee retention is key, especially in a labor-constrained (..)