Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

I did not expect to revisit investment banker salary and bonus data for a while, but the banks ruined my plans by changing base salaries multiple times in less than a year. Unfortunately, that has made it difficult to determine the “average ranges.”. As a result, I am listing below the new base salary ranges for U.S.-based roles at large banks as of early 2022, along with total compensation from 2021.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

For many people, business acquisition is their main growth strategy. They plan for mergers and acquisitions with great diligence. However, most experience difficulty after closing because they don’t have a clear directive on how to efficiently carry out an integration growth strategy. In this post, M&A integration expert, Jennifer Goldman takes us through her post-merger integration expansion model – the ‘simmer pot’.

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M&A Leadership Council

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

. Part 1: Integration Management Office (IMO) Playbook: Your Coach’s Handbook to M&A. Adapted from The Art of M&A Integration for Maximum Results. Famed basketball coach Bobby Knight wrote a defense playbook called “Let’s Play Defense” in 1968 that is still a prized possession and guide for many coaches over 50 years later. The following year he published “Let’s Get a Good Shot” – initially available for $1.50 and $2.00 respectively, a first edition will cost you almost $1,500 today.

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Shearman & Sterling

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

On February 14, 2022, Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock III of the Delaware Court of Chancery denied a motion to dismiss a post-closing damages action for breaches of fiduciary duty brought by former stockholders of Authentix Acquisition Company, Inc. ("Authentix" or the "Company"), rejecting defendant's claim that stockholders waived the right to bring suit.

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Align Business Advisory Services

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

2021 was a record-setting year globally for Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). With that kind of momentum to carry into 2022, this year is shaping up to be no different. But just because the market is hot, does that mean selling your business is the right move for you now? The post How to Know if You Should Be Selling Your Business Now appeared first on Align BA.

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GillAgency

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

There are no short cuts to selling your business unless you are in dire needs. If that is the case, you must read our article – How to sell my business fast. The average small to medium scale business sells in 9 months. It can be more depending on the complexity of the deal. However, it is rarely less than 9 months. There are ways to hasten the process.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Sun Acquisitions announced today the successful acquisition by Recycle Track Systems (RTS) of Elytus, an Ohio-based third-party administrator of waste services. RTS, a New York-based waste and recycling service provider, engaged Sun Acquisitions in a nationwide search for certain specialty waste services related companies to acquire which would complement their existing operations.

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M&A Leadership Council

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Part 2: Six Essential Components for your IMO Playbook & The Single Most Overlooked Requirement. By Mark Herndon, Chairman and CEO of the M&A Leadership Council . In Part 1, “ IMO Playbook: Your Coach’s Handbook to M&A ,” we discussed the importance of having an integration management office (IMO) playbook and the business results other companies have experienced by using an effective IMO playbook.

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Shearman & Sterling

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

On February 7, 2022, Judge J. Paul Oetken of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York denied an application by plaintiff's counsel for attorneys' fees after plaintiff's merger-related disclosure claims were "mooted" by defendant Nuance Communications Inc. ("Nuance"). Serion v. Nuance Communications, No. 21-CV-4701 (S.D.N.Y.

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In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

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Focus Strategies

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Focus Strategies Investment Banking (“Focus Strategies”), a leading middle market investment bank based in Austin, Texas, is very pleased to announce the promotions of Stephen Reesing to Managing Director, Shepherd Robinson to Vice President and Zoë Dobson to Associate. The post Focus Strategies is Thrilled to Announce Team Promotions first appeared on Focus Strategies Investment Banking.

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Equiteq

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The 2022 Knowledge Economy Global Buyers Report provides unique insights into the M&A trends that buyers expect to take shape in the next 12 months, backed by rigorous data and contextualized by insights from Equiteq’s global team.

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McCombie Group

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

This article was originally published in Forbes. So, you’ve completed the letter of intent (LOI) stage of trying to sell your business. You and the buyer have reached an agreement on the primary terms of the transaction, signed a non-binding agreement, and even perhaps made a public announcement (likely against the recommendations of your advisors). … The post Four Reasons Deals Fail to Close appeared first on McCombie Group.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Buyers are waking up to the reality and importance of M&A HR due diligence. To shed light on this pressing issue we reached out to seasoned HR due diligence and integrations guru Mark Walztoni. Here’s what Mark had to say including his high-level integration due diligence best practices. You don’t want to miss it! HR Diligence/Integration Best Practice #1 Determine the new organizational structure before Day 1.

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Sica Fletcher

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

And What We Anticipate in 2022 2021 is finally behind us, and, as the old curse goes, we still appear to be living in interesting times. 2021 was not an easy year, and now that it's behind us we can't help but wonder what 2022 has in store. After all, we are still faced with the COVID pandemic, now in an economic environment with the highest inflation we have experienced since the 1980s, and likely increases in interest rates.

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Shearman & Sterling

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

On January 31, 2022, Chancellor Kathaleen St. J. McCormick of the Delaware Court of Chancery partially granted a protective order brought by Zoox, Inc. ("respondent" or "Zoox") limiting discovery requests by stockholders in a post-merger appraisal proceeding. Wei v. Zoox, Inc., C.A. No. 2020-1036-KSJM (Del. Ch. Dec. 07, 2020). The Court concluded that the "real purpose" of the discovery was "to facilitate a pre-suit investigation of a fiduciary duty claim," theref

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TM Capital

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Happy Holidays from TM Capital! We hope you enjoy our holiday video below. [link] The post Happy Holidays from TM Capital appeared first on TM Capital. Success. Realized.

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Barkclays

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

January was a volatile month for US equities. In this episode, our Research analysts debate whether this trend will persist in the weeks and months ahead. January was a volatile month for US equities. In this episode, our Research analysts debate whether this trend will persist in the weeks and months ahead.

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Focus Strategies

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

American Bank, a Corpus Christi-based community bank, has acquired ACG Equipment Finance (“ACG”), a fully integrated direct equipment financing company headquartered in Austin. The post Focus Strategies Investment Banking Advises American Bank on its Acquisition of ACG Equipment Finance first appeared on Focus Strategies Investment Banking.

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Shearman & Sterling

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

On January 21, 2022, Chancellor Kathaleen St. J. McCormick of the Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed a derivative lawsuit brought by a stockholder of GrafTech International Ltd. (the "Company") against the Company's directors and the Company's controlling stockholder, Brookfield Asset Management ("Brookfield"), in connection with the Company's repurchase of shares from Brookfield.

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Shearman & Sterling

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

On February 14, 2022, Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock III of the Delaware Court of Chancery denied a motion to dismiss a post-closing damages action for breaches of fiduciary duty brought by former stockholders of Authentix Acquisition Company, Inc. ("Authentix" or the "Company"), rejecting defendant's claim that stockholders waived the right to bring suit.

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Shearman & Sterling

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

On February 7, 2022, Judge J. Paul Oetken of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York denied an application by plaintiff's counsel for attorneys' fees after plaintiff's merger-related disclosure claims were "mooted" by defendant Nuance Communications Inc. ("Nuance"). Serion v. Nuance Communications, No. 21-CV-4701 (S.D.N.Y.

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Shearman & Sterling

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

On January 31, 2022, Chancellor Kathaleen St. J. McCormick of the Delaware Court of Chancery partially granted a protective order brought by Zoox, Inc. ("respondent" or "Zoox") limiting discovery requests by stockholders in a post-merger appraisal proceeding. Wei v. Zoox, Inc., C.A. No. 2020-1036-KSJM (Del. Ch. Dec. 07, 2020). The Court concluded that the "real purpose" of the discovery was "to facilitate a pre-suit investigation of a fiduciary duty claim," theref

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Shearman & Sterling

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

On January 21, 2022, Chancellor Kathaleen St. J. McCormick of the Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed a derivative lawsuit brought by a stockholder of GrafTech International Ltd. (the "Company") against the Company's directors and the Company's controlling stockholder, Brookfield Asset Management ("Brookfield"), in connection with the Company's repurchase of shares from Brookfield.

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Focus Strategies

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

C&C Sage, Inc. (“C&C”), the largest privately-owned countertop provider in Central Texas, has been acquired by Independent Bankers Capital Funds (“IBCF”). Focus Strategies Merchant Banking, LLC (“Focus Strategies”) served as the exclusive financial advisor to C&C throughout the transaction, which closed in December 2021. The post Focus Strategies Investment Banking Secures Buyer for C&C Sage, Inc. first appeared on Focus Strategies Investment Banking.

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