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Sports Investment Banking: How to Win the Super Bowl and the World Cup in the Same Year

Mergers and Inquisitions

However, one common point across all the verticals is that IPOs are not common because there aren’t that many publicly traded sports teams, stadiums, or arenas. No matter the economic climate, you can always bet on sports fans to show up for their favorite teams. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Manchester United or Mark Cuban and the Mavericks).

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Cooley’s 2024 Life Sciences M&A Year in Review: M&A Slims Down in 2024, but Will Appetites Grow in 2025?

Cooley M&A

Unlike in 2023, when a Q4 dealmaking binge over the holidays led to the sector outperforming the market, life sciences M&A cut down and stuck with it throughout 2024. Unlike in 2023, when a Q4 dealmaking binge over the holidays led to the sector outperforming the market, life sciences M&A cut down and stuck with it throughout 2024.

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Infrastructure Investment Banking: Definitions, Deals, and a Dizzying Diversity of Verticals

Mergers and Inquisitions

Like renewable energy IB , different banks classify their groups differently, so you could find yourself working on everything from a data center REIT M&A deal to an airport financing to an IPO for a solar developer. It even includes elements of healthcare , industrials , and oil & gas investment banking. and sports (???).

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Considerations for Dual-Class Companies Contemplating M&A Transactions

The Harvard Law School Forum

Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Untenable Case for Perpetual Dual-Class Stock (discussed on the forum here ) and The Perils of Small-Minority Controllers (discussed on the Forum here ) both by Lucian Bebchuk and Kobi Kastiel. This post is based on a memorandum by Mr. Nussbaum, Mr. Roegge, Ms.

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Navigating the Evolving Landscape: Emerging Trends in M&A

Sun Acquisitions

In the dynamic world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success. From the increasing prevalence of cross-border transactions to the transformative impact of technology, let’s delve into some of the latest trends shaping the future of M&A.

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Despite Slowdown in SPAC Activity, Opportunities Remain

The Harvard Law School Forum

Posted by Christopher M. Noel, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Editor's Note: Christopher M. This post is based on a Skadden memorandum by Mr. Barlow, Mr. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes SPAC Law and Myths (discussed on the Forum here ) by John C.

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Highlights from Cooley’s M&A Dealmakers Roundtable: SPACs!

Cooley M&A

On September 24, Cooley M&A partner, Garth Osterman, moderated a webinar on the current trend in going public: SPACs! is the increased frequency at which SPAC IPOs are occurring. Key highlights from the webinar are summarized below and a link to the recording can be found here. Increased Frequency and Size. Competition / Variation.

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