The Harvard Law School Forum

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The rise of founder-led, venture capital-backed companies in recent years has coincided with a surge of companies implementing dual-class share structures in connection with their initial public offerings. In a small number of cases, a class of common stock is offered to the public that has no voting rights at all.

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Cooley M&A

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Cooley’s M&A practice has been busy amid the typically slower summer wind down. Steaming through the third quarter, Cooley’s deal flow put us at the top of the Bloomberg, Mergermarket and Refinitiv Q3 M&A league tables. Transfer Traps: Considerations for Dual-Class Companies Contemplating M&A Transactions.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

II (the “Company”) announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 20,000,000 units at a price of $10.00 The offering is expected to close on September 9, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions. per share, subject to certain adjustments. per share, subject to certain adjustments.

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The New York Times: Banking

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Next year’s biggest headwinds for deal making will be “geopolitics, geopolitics and geopolitics,” says Viswas Raghavan, the co-head of global investment banking at JPMorgan Chase.

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Sun Acquisitions

AUGUST 5, 2024

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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Cooley M&A

JUNE 24, 2025

Companies thinking about, preparing for or going through the initial public offering (IPO) process have many things to do and many decisions to make (to put it mildly!).

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JUNE 11, 2025

The purpose of the extension is to provide additional time for the Company to complete a business combination.

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TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 21, 2023

” Founded in 2003, Trans-cab started with a fleet of 50 taxis and tried to go public twice. Consolidation via mergers and acquisitions is on the rise in the tech industry as tight private capital and a slow initial public offering market due to the economic downturn are impacted by growing inflations and high-interest rate headwinds.

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TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 22, 2023

Sidus Space is taking another step toward full vertical integration with the acquisition of California-based Exo-Space , a startup that offers edge computing on orbit. It’s a notably different route than many other space companies, which headed to the public markets via mergers with SPACs, or special purpose acquisition companies.

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Cooley M&A

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The rise of founder-led, venture capital-backed companies in recent years has coincided with a surge of companies implementing dual-class share structures in connection with their initial public offerings. In a small number of cases, a class of common stock is offered to the public that has no voting rights at all.

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MergersCorp M&A International

JULY 5, 2025

Often maligned as speculative vehicles or the exclusive domain of Wall Street titans, SPACs have, in recent years, fallen out of public favor and seen a significant slowdown in activity. This SPAC then conducts an IPO, selling units typically priced at $10 each, to public investors.

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Cooley M&A

APRIL 5, 2024

Delaware courts recently issued important decisions that impact M&A dealmakers and lawyers. Background At the center of this case is investment bank Moelis & Company and the stockholder agreement that it entered into with its founder prior to its initial public offering. 1] In the ruling, Vice Chancellor J.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The Company also reports it has entered into a Lock-Up Waiver, effective September 29, 2023, whereby the underwriter of the Company’s initial public offering agreed to waive certain lock-up restrictions applicable to up to 100,000 shares of Class B common stock held by the Mobiv Pte. Newark, Delaware, Sept.

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CNBC: Investing

JULY 8, 2025

Its initial public offering earlier this year was the biggest technology IPO since 2021. While Mizuho analyst Gregg Moskowitz is optimistic on CoreWeave over the long-term, he said both the stock's outsized run since going public and a balancing risk-to-reward skew as reasons for his downgrade of the stock.

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 23, 2024

In a subdued year for global M&A, deal-making in the life sciences industry came in waves, with a busy fourth quarter generating cautious optimism heading into 2024. Big pharma dominated life sciences M&A, with more than two-thirds (69%) of M&A investment coming from big pharma, compared to just 38% in 2022.

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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. Let’s dig in.

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CNBC: Investing

JUNE 9, 2025

Israel-based eToro went public on May 15 , with its initial public offering price at $52 per share, above the high end of its proposed range. The overwhelming positive sentiment from Wall Street has rewarded the company's decision to go public after a lengthy dry spell for IPOs.

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 20, 2023

Once improved, the exit can then take place, usually in the form of another sale or an Initial Public Offering (IPO), both of which are usually under the advice of an investment bank. Written by a Top OfficeHours Private Equity Coach Is PE a Good Fit for you? Strategic thinking skills are essential.

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MergersCorp M&A International

OCTOBER 15, 2024

SPACs are publicly traded companies that raise capital through an initial public offering (IPO) with the primary aim of acquiring an existing private company, thereby enabling it to go public without undergoing the traditional IPO process.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

(OTC: BBTT) (the “Company”), today announced it plans to expand its operations and revenues by acquiring more companies with the goal of forming a larger corporation prior to pursuing an initial public offering and uplisting to a national stock exchange such as NASDAQ.

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Razorpay

AUGUST 9, 2023

Read more: SEBI-registered merchant banks in India Here’s an overview of the services that merchant banks offer to the general public. Underwriting Services Merchant banks also provide underwriting services for initial public offerings (IPOs), private placements, follow-on public offerings (FPOs) and rights issues.

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Wizenius

JULY 2, 2023

For instance, when a fast-growing e-commerce player like Shopify reaches its peak, an exit via an Initial Public Offering (IPO) can yield substantial profits. For instance, when a fast-growing e-commerce player like Shopify reaches its peak, an exit via an Initial Public Offering (IPO) can yield substantial profits.

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M&A Leadership Council

AUGUST 15, 2022

Fundamentals of M&A: An Excerpt from The Art of M&A Book Series. By Alexandra Reed Lajoux, Board of M&A Standards/Founding Principal at CapEx . How Common are Postmerger Divestitures of Acquired Company Units? . It depends on how long a timeline for divestiture you are considering. What is a sell-off? . Recent U.S.

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Sun Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Engage qualified advisors such as investment bankers, M&A advisors, attorneys, and tax specialists who can guide the exit process. For mid-market business owners, the thought of an exit strategy might seem distant or premature. It ensures a smooth transition and maximizes value for both you and potential buyers.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JULY 3, 2023

Waxahachie, TX, July 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Minority Equality Opportunities Acquisition Inc.

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Deal Law Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Retail investors are becoming an increasingly significant source of capital on public markets, and dealmakers should be aware of how this development can impact M&A transactions and the decision to go public.

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MergersCorp M&A International

JULY 5, 2024

Convertible bonds are a type of security that offers a steady stream of income but also holds the potential for capital appreciation in the form of a stock. Convertible Bonds or CBs are a very attractive investment that offers a several advantage for investors. However, that, CBs carry risks as well.

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Razorpay

JULY 27, 2023

Investment Banking Services Initial Public Offering (IPO) When a privately-owned business wants to become a publicly traded company, it goes through an IPO , or Initial Public Offering. Meena wants to take her fashion business public. How do they do this? Let’s understand with an example.

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Cooley M&A

MARCH 1, 2019

Pursuing a “dual-track” process involves preparing for an initial public offering at the same time as running a private M&A process, often through an auction. Exiting an investment is an inherently uncertain process. Do you have buy-in for the transaction from all relevant stakeholders?

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Software Equity Group

MARCH 21, 2023

Each method offers different benefits; finding the best option for your software company’s goals is essential to ensure that you clearly understand the landscape and how best to present your business when the time comes to pursue seeking external capital.

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Peak Frameworks

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Morgan, which offer services in underwriting and M&A advisory. Loan Origination or Service Fees: This is a one-time fee charged by the bank when initiating a new loan, serving as a setup fee for the loan process. While the term "bank" may conjure a monolithic image, the reality is far more nuanced. Imagine a simple scenario.

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 30, 2024

8] M&A-themed campaigns (sell the company/division or agitation against an announced transaction) made up 49% of all activism campaigns globally, well above the trailing four-year average of 42%. [9] 9] We expect the prevalence of M&A-themed campaigns to remain elevated in 2024 as M&A levels bounce back from 2023 levels.

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Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

AUGUST 16, 2024

When a PE firm purchases a business, the intent is to grow the company substantially (through organic growth and acquisitions) and quickly (usually within three to seven years) with the goal of a successful sale, to another PE firm, a strategic buyer, or through an Initial Public Offering (IPO).

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Cooley M&A

MARCH 22, 2023

With the US initial public offering markets continuing to remain largely closed, and special purpose acquisition company combinations being costly and complex, there’s a new kid in town for foreign companies looking to go public in the US: reverse mergers. public company shareholder approval.

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Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 22, 2022

We see examples of this in management buyouts, initial public offerings (IPOs), and strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Why sell your business? Selling a business is emotionally , psychologically, and financially demanding. It can be hard and for some – cause intense sorrow and regret that can lead to suicide.

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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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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 22, 2025

As they go through their initial public offering (IPO) and the subsequent merger & acquisition (M&A) process, special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) face many regulatory, legal, and business hurdles. Obtaining the appropriate amount and type of insurance for each stage of their life cycle is one of them.

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