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Employment Considerations in Portfolio Company Acquisitions

JD Supra: Mergers

When a PE firm acquires a portfolio company (PortCo), one way the PE firm increases its returns is by making employment-related changes—sometimes significant ones—at the PortCo level. A private equity (PE) firm’s primary objective is to generate returns on its investments.

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A DOJ Private Equity Declination and Its Lessons for Acquirers and Targets

JD Supra: Mergers

The DOJ declined to prosecute a private equity firm for its portfolio company’s pre-acquisition sanctions and export violations, marking the first application of the National Security Division’s M&A Policy.

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Mergers & Acquisitions in a Tech-Driven World: How to Prepare Your Business

Sun Acquisitions

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, technology’s impact on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is profound and multifaceted. Actionable Insight: Evaluate the target company’s R&D initiatives and intellectual property portfolio. The impact of technology on mergers and acquisitions cannot be overstated.

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Greening the Bottom Line: M&A Heats the Race for Sustainable Innovation

Sun Acquisitions

In this race to a greener future, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are emerging as a powerful tool for companies to gain a significant edge. For example, a renewable energy company looking to expand its portfolio might acquire a startup specializing in geothermal energy.

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Buy these five stocks ahead of earnings, Morgan Stanley says

CNBC: Investing

" Clearwater Analytics "Tactical weakness + high probability of upward estimate revisions + wall of worry on acquisitions and the implied 4Q exit rate creates a compelling opportunity to initiate / add to CWAN positions in advance of pending beats and a catalyst-rich September.

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Conor Miller Joins FOCUS Investment Banking as Managing Director

Focus Investment Banking

Conor drove operational scaling, expanded intellectual property portfolios, and strategically positioned the company for acquisition by Dometic. His prior leadership roles include serving as Chief Operating Officer at Zamp Solar, where he led the company’s transformation into a market-leading off-grid solar manufacturer.

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Goldman Sachs says buy these five stocks that are set to rally

CNBC: Investing

Goldman is also bullish on Kontoor's acquisition of Helly Hansen. "Wrangler brand momentum remains robust, and is supported by strong western trends," analyst Brooke Roach wrote. In addition, trends for Lee are starting to stabilize, she noted. The outdoor clothing company has a long runway for growth, according to Roach.