MergersCorp M&A International

JULY 5, 2025

Yet, to dismiss them entirely would be to overlook their undeniable, and often unsung, benefits in democratizing access to public markets and fostering innovation. At their core, SPACs are shell corporations formed to raise capital via an initial public offering (IPO) with the sole purpose of acquiring an existing private company.

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 22, 2025

This approach, combining M&A and initial public offering (IPO) preparations on parallel tracks, allows companies to maximize optionality in an uncertain market. In particular, newly public companies are executing a playbook that uses stock-for-stock acquisitions as a core part of a fast-paced and high-growth strategy.

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

For private equity investors, one of the most important considerations for a successful investment is determining the value the firm will receive at exit, which directly impacts fund returns. Initial Public Offering (IPO) One way to exit an investment involves taking the company public through an initial public offering (IPO).

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The TRADE

JUNE 23, 2023

With respect to equity markets, AFME, EFAMA and BVI highlight that EU companies are continuing to take their initial public offerings (IPOs) outside of the EU or move their listings elsewhere to seek better valuations – emphasising that EU equity markets cannot continue to lag behind their peers. “In

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Focus Investment Banking

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

I still recall the metric that was drilled into me back then: hit $50 million in revenue and a few back-to-back years of profitability and you, too, can go public. The benefits of going public are significant. So over the last 30 years, fewer and fewer companies have been going public.

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RKJ Partners

AUGUST 6, 2017

However, if certain business criteria are met, there are other viable sources of capital available to fund growth opportunities. Most entrepreneurs are very familiar with senior debt offered by traditional banks. Senior debt is among the safest form of financing for the party providing the funds.

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 25, 2023

2022 drivers and headwinds Choppy access to capital markets and financing to fund ongoing operations Many life sciences companies faced challenges raising money in the capital markets in 2022. Let’s dig in. That said, some buyers took a wait-and-see approach in 2022.

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