Quest: Mergers & Acquisitions

JULY 2, 2019

Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are always a hush-hush thing, where only a select few in each organization are privy to the details and the negotiations. As we saw in Part 1 of the C-Suite Series , M&A activity is accelerating and IT is on the hook for up to 50 percent of expected cost synergies.

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Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

What’s on tap for 2018 M&A? As an example, for California specific requirements, see our prior blog post Non-Competes for California Employees in M&A Deals: Don’t Fudge It. Approval of gross-ups in connection with a transaction typically involves a prior negotiation with the buyer.

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Devensoft

JUNE 6, 2023

Pursuing an M&A deal is a major decision for any business, one that comes with a unique set of both risks and rewards. It’s crucial that you conduct a thorough due diligence process before entering an M&A deal. This due diligence questionnaire will explain how you can adequately vet potential M&A deals.

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Cooley M&A

MAY 23, 2024

While representation and warranty (R&W) insurance continues to be used across a broad range of M&A transactions, its use has cooled as dealmakers navigate challenging market conditions. As deal flow has dwindled, competition has increased among carriers, and minimum floors largely have fallen away. of the policy limit.

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Software Equity Group

AUGUST 13, 2024

In short, technology is changing the face of Education as we know it, and software is playing a leading role. For the sake of market analysis, the Education sector is typically divided into two broad categories: K-12 and higher education (colleges and universities).

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Cooley M&A

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

government shutdown disrupting the market for IPOs, Brexit uncertainty, natural disasters and various other crises, cross-border M&A activity momentum continues. The following 10 key trends are underpinning hyperactivity in global M&A markets and are set to continue to shape deals well into 2019. In July 2018, the U.K.

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Cooley M&A

OCTOBER 29, 2020

On September 24, Cooley M&A partner, Garth Osterman, moderated a webinar on the current trend in going public: SPACs! Key highlights from the webinar are summarized below and a link to the recording can be found here. compares to the prior two iterations of SPAC activity, with the first (SPAC 1.0) Increased Frequency and Size.

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Cooley M&A

JUNE 10, 2020

On May 27th, Andy Pasternak, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer at Horizon Therapeutics and Eric Tokat, a partner in the healthcare practice at Centerview Partners joined Cooley M&A co-chair, Barbara Borden for a discussion of the life sciences M&A market, with a focus on business development.

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 25, 2023

Although 2022 saw a general decline in M&A activity in the life sciences industry compared to 2021’s frenetic pace (when deal volume was up 52% from 2020 ), life sciences deal flow in 2022 on balance remained strong despite the headwinds. Let’s dig in.

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Lake Country Advisors

MARCH 22, 2024

International mergers and acquisitions (M&A) offer the potential for rapid market expansion, access to cutting-edge technologies, and significant cost savings. In today’s interconnected global marketplace, businesses in Wisconsin and Illinois are increasingly looking beyond domestic borders for growth opportunities.

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Lake Country Advisors

AUGUST 7, 2023

For example, we have seen an increasing interest in technology and healthcare businesses, driven by advancements in these sectors and the ongoing pandemic. With our experience in healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and construction sectors, we can provide valuable insights into current and projected demand trends.

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How2Exit

MAY 8, 2023

Once the evaluation is complete, the buyer and seller must then negotiate the terms of the transaction. This negotiation process can be complex and may involve the use of lawyers, accountants, and other professionals. Once the due diligence is complete, the buyer and seller must then negotiate the purchase price.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 8, 2025

This article outlines the key stages of a successful software company sale, with insights tailored to founders and executives navigating the M&A landscape. A good M&A advisor will run a pre-diligence process to identify and resolve red flags before buyers see them. Do you want to stay on post-transaction or transition out?

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How2Exit

AUGUST 8, 2023

Their team is experienced in M&A, and they hire the best talent available. rn Visit [link] rn rn rn Concept 1: Real Estate And Mergers/Acquisitions Synergy rn Real estate plays a crucial role in the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Reconciled sets the standard for consistency and quality that you can count on.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 15, 2025

But even the most seasoned operators can be caught off guard by the legal and regulatory hurdles that surface late in the M&A process. based SaaS company serving healthcare providers is approached by a European acquirer with Chinese limited partners. In the U.S., million in transaction value (as of 2024).

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Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 13, 2023

Orthopedics is one of the fastest growing segments of the healthcare industry, generating more than 137 million annual patient visits and $110 billion in revenue, driven largely by a growing—and aging— population. Despite the recent rash of M&A deals, the orthopedic business, like other medical fields, remains highly fragmented.

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Lake Country Advisors

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Their primary role is to manage the complexities of the sale, including identifying potential buyers, valuing the business, and negotiating terms. This saves time and prevents distractions during negotiations. If you’re considering buying or selling a business, you’ve likely come across the term “business broker.”

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Periculum Capital

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Periculum coordinated with Densborn Blachly (lead M&A counsel; Indianapolis, Indiana), Arnall Golden Gregory (counsel for government contracting and national security matters; Washington D.C.) affiliate of The Plansee Group (“Plansee”), the global leader in the production of refractory metals, headquartered in Reutte, Austria.

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iMerge Advisors

APRIL 16, 2025

Summary of: Software Company Valuations in 2025: Trends, Multiples, and Strategic Implications As we move into 2025, software company valuations are entering a new phaseone shaped by macroeconomic recalibration, AI-driven disruption, and a more disciplined capital environment.

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Software Equity Group

MARCH 26, 2024

Based in the Netherlands and with additional offices in Antwerp, Boston, Dusseldorf, and Stockholm, the firm maintains a diverse international portfolio of companies across the consumer products, consumer services, SaaS, information technology, healthcare, and ad tech sectors. For top private equity firms, there’s a lot to like about SaaS.

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Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The hotel industry in the United States is growing which is certainly good news for hotel owners intending to sell a hotel business. In 2022 there were at least 132, 228 hotels and motels scattered across the U.S., more than in 2021. While selling a hotel can indeed be difficult, with the right professionals guiding you, it can be a seamless affair.

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InvestmentBank.com

OCTOBER 24, 2019

M&A activity in physician practices continues to grow and outpace other sectors as deals in the healthcare industry are coveted by investors for their strong growth, recession resistance, and superior historical returns. In 2009 healthcare costs consumed 17.3% of GDP or $2.5 trillion accounting for 17.9%

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Lake Country Advisors

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Buying an existing business can be a smart move, offering the benefits of an established operation. However, it also comes with its own set of challenges, especially regarding legal and financial complexities. Conducting thorough due diligence is crucial to uncover hidden issues, such as undisclosed debts or potential legal disputes.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

You can also link this back to tech or healthcare companies you’ve advised or earlier-stage businesses where your work made a difference. You can also link this back to tech or healthcare companies you’ve advised or earlier-stage businesses where your work made a difference. Q: Why venture capital?

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Cooley M&A

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Aon estimates that over 45% of all private M&A transactions in North America had R&W insurance in 2018. [2]. From 2008 to 2018, the total R&W policies bound per year in North America rose from 40 deals, providing $541 million of coverage to 1500+ R&W insurance transactions, providing aggregate coverage of $38.6 Advantages.

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Devensoft

AUGUST 24, 2023

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Software Equity Group

JANUARY 22, 2024

Few would disagree the American healthcare sector faces a great many challenges in terms of accessibility, affordability, and quality of care. Digital transformation is central in streamlining many healthcare processes, simplifying the consumer experience, and driving down costs across the board. Simply put, U.S.

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Software Equity Group

JANUARY 22, 2024

Few would disagree the American healthcare sector faces a great many challenges in terms of accessibility, affordability, and quality of care. Digital transformation is central in streamlining many healthcare processes, simplifying the consumer experience, and driving down costs across the board. Simply put, U.S.

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How2Exit

JULY 13, 2023

The hosts then introduce their guests, Walid Costandi and Gia Cilento, who share their backgrounds and how they got started in the M&A world. The hosts then introduce their guests, Walid Costandi and Gia Cilento, who share their backgrounds and how they got started in the M&A world.

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 25, 2023

Tech M&A in 2022 was a tale of two halves. 2] Despite the downtrend, global tech M&A activity in 2022 remained strong relative to pre-pandemic levels and accounted for a record 20% of all global M&A activity. Deal volumes dropped from $531.13 billion [1] during the first half of 2022 to $189.17 trillion. [2]

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 20, 2022

General trends in life sciences M&A. While 2020’s M&A landscape was characterized by whiplash volatility from choppy deal activity in the first half of the year to a surge in volume in the second half, that momentum accelerated in 2021, with no signs of slowing down heading into 2022. driven assets.

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Lake Country Advisors

JANUARY 13, 2025

Business brokers and M&A advisors are often used interchangeably, but their roles and expertise differ significantly. Understanding the Difference Between a Business Broker and an M&A Advisor Both business brokers and M&A advisors facilitate business transactions, but their focus, client base, and approach set them apart.

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Lake Country Advisors

MARCH 13, 2025

Cross-border M&A transactions are gaining momentum in 2025, fueled by global economic integration and emerging market opportunities. Mitigating Legal Risks Legal risks in M&A transactions can stem from contract misinterpretations, intellectual property concerns, or licensing issues.

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 22, 2025

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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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 18, 2017

Transition to a Trump Administration is top of the agenda. History teaches that we may also see nominees from among Republican staff on House or Senate committees with oversight over the DOJ and FTC, lawyers connected to senior administration officials not well-known by the antitrust community, or business executives with no antitrust expertise.

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Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

So far this year, deal parties are approaching M&A with cautious optimism. This series of Cooley M&A blog posts include some brief observations that offer some M&A highlights over the past year and our thoughts for the year to come. Markets are showing (generally) hopeful signs for M&A, but many questions remain.

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 21, 2022

One year into his administration, President Joe Biden has made clear that aggressive competition policy is on the agenda. With a team of progressives filling leadership roles at the Federal Trade Commission and in the Antitrust Division of the US Department of Justice, companies are able to predict what the next several years may look like.

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