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SEC Adopts Final Rules Enhancing Disclosures and Providing Additional Investor Protections Related to SPACs

JD Supra: Mergers

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted final rules aimed at enhancing investor protections in initial public offerings by SPACs and in subsequent de-SPAC transactions. The SEC also provided guidance regarding underwriter status. By: Troutman Pepper

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Mobiv Acquisition Corp Provides Update on Planned Business Combination with SRIVARU

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

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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Investment Banking – Meaning, Functions and More

Razorpay

Investment banking is a branch of banking that organizes and enables large, complex financial transactions for businesses, like mergers, IPOs or underwriting. 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.

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How do Banks Make Money? Explanation, Examples

Peak Frameworks

Morgan, which offer services in underwriting and M&A advisory. When Facebook went public in 2012, it needed an investment bank to handle the Initial Public Offering (IPO). Commercial Banks: These cater to businesses, providing loans, treasury, and cash management services.

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How Merchant Banks Help Businesses Grow and Succeed

Razorpay

They may help with underwriting, fundraising, credit or financial advice. Some merchant banks may be affiliated with other retail or investment banks, but this specialized branch of banking does not provide services to the general public. This service helps companies to raise the required funds from the public.

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Life Sciences Reverse Mergers Go Global: Is it the Path for Your Company?

Cooley M&A

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.

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Dual-Track Processes: How to Turbocharge Your Exit

Cooley M&A

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. Relative to choosing a single exit strategy, a dual-track process tends to be more complicated and resource-intensive, while also posing some specific risks.

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