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Investment Banking Deals Improved 16%

Street of Walls

Both announced and completed M&A improved but remain light while equity and debt underwriting were solid on the week Equity underwriting volumes of $19.4 In 3Q12, equity underwriting volumes averaged 17% above both the 2Q12 weekly average level and the 3Q11 average weekly level. billion improved by 21% from the prior week.

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Bulge Bracket Banks: 2024 Edition

Mergers and Inquisitions

The name “bulge bracket” (BB) comes from the prospectus for an IPO or debt issuance, which lists all the banks underwriting the deal. One interesting case is a firm like Mizuho , which acquired Greenhill in 2023 (note that the deal has not yet closed as of the time of this article).

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Michael Mufson Discusses Investment Banking and Business Exit Strategies

How2Exit

Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in underwriting IPOs for family-held businesses and tracking the evolution of private equity. Senator and transitioned into the financial sector with Ernst and Young in their consulting group. Michael holds a CPA and an MBA from George Washington University.