JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector trends H2 2022 | H1 2023 — Asset/Wealth Management - Sub-sector M&A activity levels soar—market moving deals across wealth management, financial planning, fund management, debt servicing, trust administration, direct lending and private equity funds in the last 12 months.

Management 165

Management Private Equity Financial Services Debt 165

Beyond M&A

MARCH 7, 2023

As private equity investors, you understand the importance of allocating funds to innovation and growth. That is the time spent on fixing issues, addressing tech debt and keeping the lights on. Maintenance tasks include bug fixes, addressing technical debt, and other tasks required to keep the software running smoothly.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Investors Equities Debt 130

OfficeHours

JUNE 30, 2023

Are you preparing for upcoming private equity interviews? If so, understanding the mechanics of a leveraged buyout is paramount… Paper LBOs are an important part of any private equity interview. To go from equity value to enterprise value, add the net debt (debt minus cash) of the company to equity value.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Debt Recruitment 130

Francine Way

MAY 14, 2017

To be explicitly clear, I am recommending the use of the following ranked capital sources when paying for an acquisition: cash (from the balance sheet), debt (at a reasonable level), and equity. Similarly, not all corporate debt instruments are created equal and each comes with pros and cons.

Debt 130

Debt M&A Trading Capital 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 15, 2024

Private equity value creation came on my radar a few years ago when I noticed something: Even though traditional PE deal roles were not doing well, “operational” or “value creation” teams still seemed to be recruiting. What Does the Private Equity Value Creation Team Do in Real Life?

Private Equity 105

Private Equity Equities Consulting Recruitment 105

Deal Lawyers

JUNE 27, 2024

A recent Womble Bond Dickinson memo says that private equity funds and strategic investors are increasingly interested in taking minority positions in target companies.

Private Equity 113

Private Equity Debt Investment Equities 113

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Some argue that GE offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to fund innovation and growth – as in venture capital – plus the ability to limit downside risk and invest in proven companies – as in private equity. The Top Growth Equity Firms Why Did Growth Equity Get So Popular?

Private Equity 105

Private Equity Equities Capital Portfolio 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 31, 2024

If you ever tire of the hype around tech, industrials private equity might be an ideal hiding spot. Morgan’s acquisition of Carnegie Steel in 1901 – was an industrials private equity deal. Table Of Contents Industrials Private Equity Defined What Has Drawn Private Equity Firms to Industrials Companies?

Private Equity 66

Private Equity Equities Middle Market Debt 66

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. Therefore, ideal private equity target companies have steady cash flows and minimize variable or unexpected costs.

Investors 130

Investors Private Equity Debt Equities 130

OfficeHours

JUNE 5, 2023

The paper LBO is one of the most commonly used and intimidating interview techniques for private equity. Many candidates dread the paper LBO, but simply put, it is one of the most definitive “weeder” techniques used by many private equity firms and investment banking to lower the applicant pool.

Private Equity 147

Private Equity Valuation Debt Equities 147

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 20, 2023

For private equity investors who have been monitoring the situation around inflation for the last few months to a year, many have been disappointed to see the slow trajectory with which inflation has been coming down from highs. Explore the role of private equity now. Currently, inflation in the U.S.

Investors 130

Investors Private Equity Equities Debt 130

How2Exit

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This episode is a goldmine for anyone interested in understanding the intricate strategies that private equity employs to rapidly grow companies through acquisitions. Key Takeaways: Roll-ups serve as a potent strategy for rapid company growth, often offering a de-risked investment decision that private equity firms leverage.

Business 130

Business Mergers and Acquisitions Finance Finance 130

PE Hub

JANUARY 24, 2024

BSP Debt Fund V will target private equity sponsored and non-sponsored middle-market companies in North America. The post Benefit Street Partners racks up $4.7bn for fifth direct lending fund appeared first on PE Hub.

Funds 73

Funds Middle Market Private Equity Debt 73

Wizenius

MARCH 28, 2023

"It's a giant struggle because there's a lot of dry powder for the equity part of private equity deals. This is in contrast to the abundance of available capital, or "dry powder," for the equity portion of private equity deals. Pratik S

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Equities Debt Finance 52

Wizenius

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Leverage Buyouts (LBO) are a strategic financial maneuver where a financial sponsor, typically a private equity firm, acquires a target company by utilizing a substantial amount of debt alongside a smaller portion of equity. In an LBO scenario, both debt and equity investors commit capital to the target company.

Debt 52

Debt Funds Private Equity IPO 52

OfficeHours

MAY 16, 2023

Hedge funds are significant players in financial markets given the size of their capital bases and the frequency of their trading. According to a report by Hedge Fund Research, Inc., as of the end of 2020, hedge funds managed approximately $3.6 Hedge funds can take concentrated positions. trillion in assets globally.

Financial Market 130

Financial Market Funds Risk Management Trading 130

OfficeHours

AUGUST 20, 2023

Written by a Top OfficeHours Private Equity Coach Is PE a Good Fit for you? To know if the buyside is right for you, let’s start with a textbook understanding of “What is private equity?” Many first-year (and some second-year) analysts are unsure if private equity should be their next step.

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Investment Banking Finance 130

Growth Business

MARCH 1, 2024

By Dom Walbanke on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Raising private equity funds is seen as the holy grail for businesses who want to grow quickly, simply because the strength of capital opens the door for rapid growth.

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Equities Investment Business 59

How2Exit

MARCH 11, 2024

Anthony is the founder of Global Investment Capital Group and has successfully raised capital for his debt fund, which focuses on acquiring and operating group homes and assisted living facilities. One approach is to raise capital through a private equity fund. rn Another funding option is to establish a debt fund.

Mergers and Acquisitions 130

Mergers and Acquisitions Funds Investors Debt 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

When you hear the words “healthcare private equity,” two thoughts probably come to mind: Wait a minute, isn’t healthcare a risky/growth-oriented sector? In most of the world, healthcare is either government-run or a mixed public/private sector. Are there many private healthcare companies for PE firms to acquire?

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Healthcare Equities Middle Market 59

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 23, 2023

However, for private equity investors, this uncertainty represents a unique opportunity to take advantage of investment opportunities in public markets. A “take-private” transaction in the context of private equity is a process by which a PE firm acquires a publicly listed company and converts it into a privately held entity.

Investors 130

Investors Private Equity Equities Investment 130

The TRADE

JANUARY 22, 2025

I spent a lot of time in my sell-side days working as a conduit between capital markets and the origination desk within investment banking as a bridge into the public side, covering hedge funds and multi strategy investment managers for anything equity-linked and credit with a cross-asset mindset. It’s been busy.

Funds 59

Funds Capital Capital Market S&P 59

Growth Business

JULY 17, 2024

Angel investors A business angel is someone who quite often has a background in business or finance, and has funds to invest in businesses. Questions to ask are: Have they been successful in securing funding in your sector? Are the funding amounts they have secured on behalf of clients similar to the amount you are asking for?

Funds 97

Funds Business Finance Finance 97

OfficeHours

JULY 4, 2023

Going to keep today rather simple — we want to celebrate and kick off the second half of the year with a simple offer for the first 10 people that take advantage of the below — PE Platform Access for $225 OFF = $74 out of pocket for lifetime access Our flagship program has placed mentees into most major private equity firms since launching in 2020.

Sale 130

Sale Private Equity Recruitment Equities 130

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

OCTOBER 25, 2023

25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) today announced that it has sold GSF Car Parts (“GSF”) to Epiris Fund III (“Epiris”), a private equity fund based in the United Kingdom. CHICAGO, Oct.

Corporation 79

Corporation Private Equity Utilities Debt 79

Growth Business

AUGUST 7, 2023

Access to funding is often a key component in transforming an idea into a reality, particularly in sectors where initial start-up costs may be high. The different stages of a small business To ascertain what kind of funding you need and where you can get it from, it’s important to identify which stage your small business is at.

Funds 92

Funds Finance Finance Business 92

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

OCTOBER 22, 2024

If you go out to market, your most likely buyer will be a private equity (PE) group. For investors that plan to finance a portion of the deal with debt, a government contracting business with visible, low-risk revenue also paves an easier path to securing financing.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Government Investors Equities 52

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

However, for private equity investors, this uncertainty represents a unique opportunity to take advantage of investment opportunities in public markets. A “take-private” transaction in the context of private equity is a process by which a PE firm acquires a publicly listed company and converts it into a privately held entity.

Investors 100

Investors Private Equity Equities Debt 100

The New York Times: Banking

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Everyone from Jamie Dimon to the International Monetary Fund is ringing alarms about the shadowy world of private credit. But the money keeps rolling in.

Funds 144

Funds Private Equity Financial Institution Debt 144

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

MAY 24, 2024

trillion in growth and buyout private equity (PE) dry powder has fueled a competitive, but crowded, M&A market for high-quality middle market businesses, even amidst inflationary pressures and elevated interest rates. trillion in growth and buyout private equity dry powder , these investors stand ready to bridge the gap.

Middle Market 52

Middle Market Private Equity Equities Investment 52

How2Exit

MARCH 24, 2024

b' E197: E-commerce & SaaS Acquisitions Financing: Expert Stephen Speer on Funding Your Business Dreams - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Stephen Speer is a seasoned lending expert with a specialization in business acquisitions financing. we deep dive and really find out what they're looking for."

Finance 130

Finance Finance Acquisitions Business 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 24, 2023

“Event-driven hedge funds” is one of the more confusing labels in finance. But the other problem is that all hedge funds are “event-driven” because they invest based on catalysts , or specific events that could change a security’s price. If this fund is right, the company’s price may increase by 50%.

Funds 64

Funds Investors Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers 64

Francine Way

JULY 17, 2017

This current post about Leveraged Buy Out (LBO) is about a valuation method used by a very specific type of financial acquirer: private equity (PE) firms. Building a historical 3-statement model and a debt-interest schedule. Building the go-forward debt-interest schedule. Building a proforma balance sheet.

Valuation 130

Valuation M&A Debt Book-building 130

Growth Business

OCTOBER 25, 2024

To determine the value of the shares specifically, you need to adjust for the debt and cash in the business. The key is to be sure you will get long-term value for the equity stake. Five or 10 years down the road, will the value they’ve provided, funding or otherwise, have been worth the equity they now hold?

Equities 98

Equities Investment Private Equity Valuation 98

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

If you’re a seller who is evaluating the opportunity to partner with a private equity investor, it’s essential to understand the various characteristics of private equity funds that might be interested in your business.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Funds Equities Debt 52

OfficeHours

OCTOBER 17, 2023

So you want to pursue a role in Private Equity and Growth Equity? Existing Debt The US is a country riddled with debt. Others may have car payments, mortgages, credit card debt, or other debt that could hang over their head as a large liability. Yes, I’m interested!

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Debt M&A Investment 130

Growth Business

JUNE 29, 2023

The objectives you set for the business will dictate the type of finance you should raise: the two key options being equity (selling shares in your company) and debt (borrowing from a bank or financial institution). If growth and sale are not part of your plan, then an equity raise is not the right choice for you.

Finance 110

Finance Finance Equities Business 110